Augustine of Hippo (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)

Carr, Simonetta


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Outside of the people in the Bible, Augustine of Hippo is the most influential person in church history. Yet how many people know his story? In this book, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life and ministry of Augustine. Readers will come to know Augustine's personal struggles and the high value he came to place on the Bible and truth. Readers will also see the difficult days in which Augustine lived, learning about his disputes with false teachers and the turbulent times during the fall of the Roman Empire. This volume is vividly illustrated, simply written, and full of interesting facts. It is written for young readers, but is sure to capture the interests of the whole family.

64 Pages
Published November 2009

About the Author

Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and family. She is a member and Sunday School Teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

About the Illustrator: Emanuele Taglietti was born in Ferrara, Italy, and has completed his studies in Rome. Since 1975, he has taught painting at the Art Institute of Ferara, working at the same time as illustrator for several magazines. He is appreciated for his water color paintings and traditional frescos. He lives in Ferrara with his lovely wife katia.


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  • Cover Type
    Hardcover
  • ISBN
    9781601780737
  • Page Count
    64
  • Publisher
    Reformation Heritage Books
  • Publication Date
    November 2009
  • Ages
    8-12
  • Special Considerations
    No Images of Christ

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Augustine of Hippo (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)

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Publisher's Description

Outside of the people in the Bible, Augustine of Hippo is the most influential person in church history. Yet how many people know his story? In this book, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life and ministry of Augustine. Readers will come to know Augustine's personal struggles and the high value he came to place on the Bible and truth. Readers will also see the difficult days in which Augustine lived, learning about his disputes with false teachers and the turbulent times during the fall of the Roman Empire. This volume is vividly illustrated, simply written, and full of interesting facts. It is written for young readers, but is sure to capture the interests of the whole family.

64 Pages
Published November 2009

About the Author

Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and family. She is a member and Sunday School Teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

About the Illustrator: Emanuele Taglietti was born in Ferrara, Italy, and has completed his studies in Rome. Since 1975, he has taught painting at the Art Institute of Ferara, working at the same time as illustrator for several magazines. He is appreciated for his water color paintings and traditional frescos. He lives in Ferrara with his lovely wife katia.

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