AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO · 4TH–5TH CENTURY · LATIN
Enchiridion
Summary and key themes of this work
A compact handbook on faith, hope, and love, summarizing Christian doctrine in response to questions from a friend named Laurentius.
Enchiridion is a central text in the Christian mystical tradition, offering insight into the spiritual life, the nature of divine union, and the transformation of the soul.
This work is central to the Latin tradition, shaping the understanding of the spiritual life and the soul's journey toward union with God.