It is almost impossible to overstate the historical impact of Augustine of Hippo's (354-430) interpretation of the Epistle to the Romans in terms of its repercussions in Western theology. Augustine's exegesis of certain key passages in Paul's letter marked a departure from the views of earlier Christian commentators. Despite being an independent and original thinker, Augustine's exegesis was carried out in an implicit dialogue with influential predecessors such as Origen of Alexandria (185-253/254). This book offers a comprehensive analysis of Augustine's reception of Origen's Commentary on...