Ambrose, Augustine, and the Pursuit of Greatness is written by J. Warren Smith

Ambrose, Augustine, and the Pursuit of Greatness prove to be a wonderfully written book. This book is not for the laity. Having examined Ambrose's theological foundation for the possibility of the virtuous life, Dr. Smith examines how the nodes of theology transform early Christian conceptions of virtue and righteousness.

 The author's affection for his subjects fills out the human picture. The book surveys the intersection of the lives of two of the most important Church Fathers. They left great if different, marks on the church. It explores theology with narrative flow. It makes serious points with grace. This book proves to be a unanimous work for the academic theologians of our time.