The Church Fathers · c. 421
The Enchiridion on Faith, Hope, and Love
Augustine of Hippo · 354–430
What it is
A short summary of Christian doctrine for a layman who asked for one, organised around the creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the command to love.
Why it lasted
Augustine's own compact statement of his mature theology, and the model for every later handbook of doctrine.
Where to read it
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