Ian Clausen

Safety First

History & Biography

“It is no surprise that Peter Kaufman, long a thrilling and dissident voice in the field of Augustine’s political thought, has once again challenged us to reconsider our prevailing assumptions about the late antique world. His book’s unassuming title disguises a deep engagement with Augustine’s difficult balancing act between Christian misericordia and Roman imperium, issuing its own balanced assessment of the bishop’s efforts to support the conditions of earthly life as a member of the catholic faithful. This is an impressive achievement.”