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The Greatness of the Soul

De quantitate animae; with The Teacher

By Augustine of Hippo

First written c. 388

About this book

Augustine’s early dialogue with his friend Evodius on the soul: that it is not extended in space, and that its greatness is one of power. It ends with the seven levels of the soul, from giving life to the body to the contemplation of truth.

The edition

Title
The Greatness of the Soul: De quantitate animae; with The Teacher
Translated by
Joseph M. Colleran
Publisher
Newman Press, Westminster, Maryland
Year
1950
Edition
Ancient Christian Writers 9

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