  the enchiridion, manual, or handbook of augustine of hippo is alternatively titled, "faith, hope, and love". the enchiridion is a compact treatise on christian piety, written in response to a request by an otherwise unknown person, named laurentius, shortly after the death of saint jerome in 420. it is intended as a model for christian instruction or catechesis.the augustine catechism: the enchiridion on faith, hope and charity by saint augustine, boniface ramsey, 2008, isbn 1-56548-298-0, p. 9 as the title indicates, the work is organized according to the three graces necessary for the christian worship of god: faith, hope and love. under faith, augustine explains the use of the apostles' creed, in teaching christian doctrine and in refuting heresies. under hope, he briefly explains the lord's prayer as a model of christian prayer. the final part is a discourse on christian love. ==references==  ==external links== *  * full text of the enchiridion at christian classics ethereal library * albert c. outler translation of the enchiridion
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