Augustine: Ancient Thought Baptized

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.

Author: John M. Rist, Rist John M.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 12/09/1996
Pages: 356
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.03h x 5.93w x 0.91d
ISBN: 9780521589529

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