Explanation of the Rule of St. Augustine

by Hugh of Saint Victor

Publisher:

Sands & Co.

, 1911

Overview

Sometimes thought of as a “Second Augustine” (“alter Ausgustinus”), Hugh of St. Victor (c. 1096–1141) taught at the Augustinian Abbey of Saint Victor in Paris after which he is named. His numerous theological works and commentaries on Augustine were highly regarded, and the hundreds of original works that have survived in libraries all across Europe today reflect how popular and influential they were. Dom Aloysius Smith presents an English translation of Hugh of St. Victor’s Explanation of the Rule of St. Augustine from the original Latin.

In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.

Key Features

• Presents the work of renowned medieval theologian
• Aids in the study of Augustine
• Provides insight into the Middle Ages

Contents

Top Highlights

“Between us and God we had caused a breach by our sins—and God was the first to apply the remedy. He sends to us His ambassadors to call us, the offenders, back to peace. Let us blush, then, for our pride, and let it cause us shame to think we are unwilling to make amends to our neighbour, seeing that God Himself, whom we offended, has come forward in the person of His messengers to ask us to be reconciled to Him.” (Pages 95–96)

“In truth, pride is a blindness of heart, and it is foolish wisdom to wish to prefer oneself to others. And so, on the other hand, the same Apostle says: ‘If any man among you seem to be wise … let him become a fool that he may be wise’ (1 Cor. 3:18). The fool in this sense is truly wise, because before God it is great wisdom to judge oneself the inferior of all.” (Page 4)

“Willingly should we surrender earthly, in order to acquire heavenly goods. The Kingdom of Heaven is well worth all that you are possessed of. Nothing is bought more cheaply, nothing is more precious to keep when once acquired. Two things we must renounce for God’s sake: the right to possess and the wish to acquire.” (Page 13)

“Men of the world would fain increase their share of this world’s goods: some covet gold and silver, others houses and families, others a great name, influence, and glory. One is allured by one object, another by something else, and all strive by various paths to achieve their various projects. But the portion of holy souls is God Himself. If we would be possessed of such a portion, such a heritage as is our Lord, it behoves us so to order our life that we may deserve to possess Him and be ourselves possessed by Him. That is to say, if we would possess God as our lot, we must have nought outside of God, for he is avaricious indeed for whose desires God is not enough. If we look for any other object, as, for instance, gold, silver, or property, God will disdain to be shared with such things.” (Pages 8–9)

Product Details

• Title: Explanation of the Rule of St. Augustine
• Author: Hugh of St. Victor
• Translator: Dom Aloysius Smith
• Publisher: Sands & Company
• Publication Date: 1911
• Pages: 121
• Christian Group: Catholic
• Resource Type: Topical
• Topic: Medieval Church

About Hugh of Saint Victor

Hugh of St. Victor (c. 1096–1141) taught at the Augustinian Abbey of Saint Victor in Paris after which he is named. His numerous theological works and commentaries on Augustine were highly regarded, and the hundreds of original works that have survived in libraries all across Europe today reflect how popular and influential they were.

Jerome Taylor was a professor of medieval studies at Notre Dame University. He has translated, edited, or contributed to numerous books, including Medieval English Drama: Essays Critical and Contextual, Chaucer Criticism: An Anthology, and Nature, Man, and Society in the Twelfth-Century: Essays on New Theological Perspectives in the Latin West.