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Of True Religion

Of True Religion

Louis O. Mink
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De vera religione reveals Augustine’s thinking at the time. Composed ca. late 390, this was his last work before priestly ordination ca. 1/391. He'd intellectually & morally converted in 386. De vera religione shows his thought developing. Addressed to his principal student during his Cassiciacum retreat before Easter 387 baptism, its purpose was to persuade Romanianus to follow his example, leaving Manicheanism for “true religion.” It contains an introduction, two teaching sections & a conclusion. The 1st teaching section explains salvation & refutes Manichean explanations of evil, the dualism that had attracted him to become an auditor in Carthage in 372. The 2nd, more philosophical section explains the difference between faith & reason, later developed in De trinitate. The ascent of mind to God is an ascent to beauty & truth. Even vice can prompt ascent. The conclusion exhorts adoration of the triune God. De vera religione provides 1st glimpses of thoughts that became major theological themes. It's the last work leaning on Neoplatonism, the philosophical vehicle facilitating his intellectual conversion. When, during years as a priest before becoming bishop, he obtained leave to study scripture, the Bible gained priority.
Language
English
Pages
126
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Gateway/Henry Regnery Publ.
Release
May 01, 1991
ISBN
0895269260
ISBN 13
9780895269263

Of True Religion

Louis O. Mink
4.1/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
De vera religione reveals Augustine’s thinking at the time. Composed ca. late 390, this was his last work before priestly ordination ca. 1/391. He'd intellectually & morally converted in 386. De vera religione shows his thought developing. Addressed to his principal student during his Cassiciacum retreat before Easter 387 baptism, its purpose was to persuade Romanianus to follow his example, leaving Manicheanism for “true religion.” It contains an introduction, two teaching sections & a conclusion. The 1st teaching section explains salvation & refutes Manichean explanations of evil, the dualism that had attracted him to become an auditor in Carthage in 372. The 2nd, more philosophical section explains the difference between faith & reason, later developed in De trinitate. The ascent of mind to God is an ascent to beauty & truth. Even vice can prompt ascent. The conclusion exhorts adoration of the triune God. De vera religione provides 1st glimpses of thoughts that became major theological themes. It's the last work leaning on Neoplatonism, the philosophical vehicle facilitating his intellectual conversion. When, during years as a priest before becoming bishop, he obtained leave to study scripture, the Bible gained priority.
Language
English
Pages
126
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Gateway/Henry Regnery Publ.
Release
May 01, 1991
ISBN
0895269260
ISBN 13
9780895269263

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