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Augustine: Ancient Thought Baptized

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The aim of this work is to show how Augustine adapted a deeply Platonic outlook to the new world of Christianity, and how he constructed a vision in which Platonism and Christianity pointed in the same direction. Augustine is skillfully contextualized, while the enduring, if often unpopular, power of his claims on a variety of topics is discussed in a manner that puts a fresh perspective on some of his chief concerns. These include: divine and human love; marriage and sexuality; the lust for power; and God's providence and omnipotence.

Language: English

Pages: 356

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: September 12, 1996

ISBN: 0521589525

ISBN 13: 9780521589529

Augustine: Ancient Thought Baptized

4.2/5 ( ratings)

The aim of this work is to show how Augustine adapted a deeply Platonic outlook to the new world of Christianity, and how he constructed a vision in which Platonism and Christianity pointed in the same direction. Augustine is skillfully contextualized, while the enduring, if often unpopular, power of his claims on a variety of topics is discussed in a manner that puts a fresh perspective on some of his chief concerns. These include: divine and human love; marriage and sexuality; the lust for power; and God's providence and omnipotence.

Language: English

Pages: 356

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: September 12, 1996

ISBN: 0521589525

ISBN 13: 9780521589529

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