Hear Augustine Preach the Gospel of John—Freshly Revised for Modern Readers

In these opening homilies, Augustine leads his congregation through John 1–5, unfolding the mystery of the Word made flesh and calling his hearers to genuine faith in Christ.

• Clear, readable modern English revision of the NPNF text

• Covers John 1–5 (Homilies 1–23), including the Prologue and early signs

• Pastoral, verse-by-verse exposition rooted in the life of the church

• Rich theological reflection on the incarnation, belief, and new birth

• Ideal for study, teaching, and devotional reading

Homilies on the Gospel of John, Volume One: John 1–5 presents the beginning of Augustine’s extended exposition of the Fourth Gospel. Preached to a living congregation, these homilies move from the theological heights of “In the beginning was the Word” into the unfolding revelation of Christ in his early ministry. Augustine does not merely explain the text—he presses its meaning upon his hearers, urging them to believe, to understand, and to live accordingly.

This edition offers a careful revision of the classic translation found in the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 1, Volume 7. Archaic language has been updated and sentence structures smoothed, making Augustine’s preaching more accessible while preserving its substance and tone. The result is a text that remains faithful to its source while being far more usable for modern readers.

Readers will encounter Augustine’s sustained engagement with central Johannine themes: the eternal Word, the incarnation, the nature of belief and unbelief, and the significance of Christ’s signs. His pastoral voice is clear throughout—probing, instructing, and encouraging those who would hear the Gospel rightly.

This volume includes Homilies 1–23, corresponding to John 1–5, and is the first in a three-volume set covering the entire Gospel. Whether used for personal study, teaching, or devotional reading, these homilies offer a rich and enduring guide to one of the most profound books of the New Testament.

This revision was prepared through an AI-assisted process, combining digital tools with traditional editorial work.