Two previously unknown sermons by St.Augustine — one of Christianity's most influential theologians — have been authenticated, revealing ideas scholars say have never before appeared in his surviving works.The newly discovered sermons were found on a medieval manuscript by Christian Tornau, a Latin professor at the University of Würzburg in Germany.The manuscript was copied at Bad Doberan Abbey in present-day Germany during the 12th century, likely from an earlier manuscript that has since been lost.LOST PAGES WITH 'GHOST' TEXT RECOVERED FROM ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT NEW TESTAMENT MANUSCRIPTSSt.
Augustine lived from 354 to 430 A.D.He served as the bishop of Hippo Regius in present-day Algeria and was a prolific theologian.In a press release issued by the University of Würzburg, officials said the saint "is regarded as one of Christianity's most important Church Fathers."Scholars have authenticated two previously unknown sermons attributed to St.
Augustine after studying a medieval manuscript.(Pelplin, Diocesan Library, Codex 114 (195), fol.
14r.; Biblioteka Diecezjalna im.Biskupa Jana Bernarda Szlagi w Pelplinie; Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images)"His extensive body of writings continues to occupy scholars today," the university also said. Tornau is now working to publish the sermons for the first time in a scholarly edition after nearly two years of research.1,740-YEAR-OLD ROMAN COIN BEARING EMPEROR'S NAME FOUND AS ENGLAND RAIL DIG REVEALS CLUESThe discovery began in 2024, when a representative of the monastery's preservation association asked Tornau to decipher the manuscript.Of the manuscript's six sermons, two were previously unknown.St.
Augustine served as bishop of Hippo Regius and remains one of Christianity's most influential Church Fathers.(Paolo e Federico Manusardi / Electa / Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)The two sermons explore the Old Testament story of the Witch of Endor, in which King Saul consults a witch before...