The works : a translation for the 21st century. 3,17, 3 : Sermons ; 17. Expositions of the Psalms 51-72

Here is a attractive translation that presents Augustine's expression of his own spirituality, which necessarily entails his most valuable theological insights. "As the psalms are a microcosm of the Old Testament, so the Expositions of the Psalms can be seen as a microcosm of Augustinian thought. In the Book of Psalms are to be found the history of the people of Israel, the theology and spirituality of the Old Covenant, and a treasury of human experience expressed in prayer and poetry. So too does the work of expounding the psalms recapitulate and focus the experiences of Augustine's personal life, his theological reflections and his pastoral concerns as Bishop of Hippo."--Publisher's website