Source edition
Augustine. Sancti Aureli Augustini Opera, Sectio V, Pars III (Corpus scriptorum ecclesiasticorum Latinorum, Volume 41). Zycha, Joseph, editor. Prague; Vienna; Leipzig: F. Tempsky; G. Freytag, 1900.
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Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Summary
This theological treatise expounds the Christian creed (symbolum) to defend the Catholic faith against the errors of heretics and pagans. Augustine begins by affirming God's omnipotence and creation out of nothing, subsequently demonstrating the divine nature of the Son as the co-eternal "Word" (Logos) who shares the same substance as the Father. He details the economy of salvation through Christ's virgin birth, passion, resurrection, and ascension, clarifying the distinction between His divinity and humanity. The work then addresses the complex doctrine of the Trinity, utilizing analogies from nature to explain the relationship and co-existence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Finally, Augustine connects faith with love for neighbors, discusses the role of the Church and the forgiveness of sins, and argues for the literal resurrection of the flesh transformed into a spiritual body.