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CONTENTS Chapter Page Preface 73 1 Augustine's birth, conversion, and baptism. 74 2 When, already more than thirty years old, he leaves all and begins to fulfill his resolution of serving God. 75 3 Augustine's retirement . 76 4 He is seized for the office of presbyter 77 5 He establishes a monastery . 78 6 Augustine's conflict with the Manichaean, Fortunatus 79 7 The books and treatises of Augustine against the enemies of the faith are received with great enthusiasm, even by the heretics themselves . 80 8 He is appointed bishop while Valerius is still living, and is ordained by the primate, Megalius . 81 9 He contends with the Donatists . 83 10 The madness of the Circumcellions 84 11 The Church's progress through Augustine 85 12 Through his guide's mistake, Augustine escapes an ambuscade prepared for him . 86 13 The Church's peace through Augustine . 88 14 Emeritus, a Donatist bishop, is defeated 88 71 Chapter Page 15 A merchant, Firmus by name, is converted by a digression in a sermon. . . . . . . . 90 16 The accursed and shameful practices of the Manichaeans revealed . . . . . 91 17 Pascentius, an Arian count, is defeated in a debate. . 92 18 Heretics of the new Pelagian sect are defeated and con· demned . . • . . • 94 19 Augustine's procedure in handling court cases. . 96 20 How he interceded in behalf of prisoners. . 97 21 His usual attitude when attending councils . 98 22 Augustine's use of clothing and food 99 23 His use of church revenues . 100 24 Household affairs 101 25 Household discipline 104 26 On the companionship of women 105 27 Service toward the sick and needy . 105 28 Books published by Augustine immediately before his death 108 29 Augustine's last illness. . III 30 Advice on the withdrawal of bishops from churches at the approach of an enemy 112 31 His death and burial 122 72 ...

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