Augustine of Hippo is a giant in the history of Christian thought, commended by St Jerome for having virtually 're-founded the old faith'. He was a philosopher, theologian, preacher, interpreter of scripture, monk and bishop. Augustine dominated medieval theology, strongly influenced the debates of the Reformation and continues to shape Christian thought today. This book is intended for those who want a comprehensive introduction to Augustine's life and thought, and provides a clear and rounded account of his teachings and influence.
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Augustine of Hippo is a giant in the history of Christian thought, commended by St Jerome for having virtually 're-founded the old faith'. He was a philosopher, theologian, preacher, interpreter of scripture, monk and bishop.
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1. Genesis of a Christian thinker; 2. Search for truth; 3. Happiness and human existence; 4. God and Creation; 5. Morality, grace and freedom; 6. Christ and Trinity; 7. Church and sacraments; 8. Monasticism; 9. City of God; 10. Augustine and Neoplatonism; 11. Retrospect
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This series offers a range of authoritative studies on people and movements who have made an outstanding contribution to Christian thought and understanding. The series ranges across the full spectrum of Christian thought, to include Catholic and Protestant thinkers, to cover East and West, historical and contemporary figures.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780826476593
Publisert
2005-03-01
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Vekt
210 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
162
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