Product details:
| ISBN13: | 9780192854520 |
| ISBN10: | 0192854526 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| No. of pages: | 144 pages |
| Size: | 179x113x9 mm |
| Weight: | 129 g |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | halftones and drawings |
| 920 |
Category:
Augustine
A Very Short Introduction
Series:
Very Short Introductions;
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Date of Publication: 22 February 2001
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Short description:
By his writings, the surviving bulk of which exceeds that of any other ancient author, Augustine came to influence not only his contemporaries but also the West since his time. This Very Short Introduction traces the development of Augustine's thought, discussing his reaction to the thinkers before him, and themes such as freedom, creation, and the trinity.
Long description:
By his writings, the surviving bulk of which exceeds that of any other ancient author, Augustine came to influence not only his contemporaries but also the West since his time. This Very Short Introduction traces the development of Augustine's thought, discussing his reaction to the thinkers before him, and themes such as freedom, creation, and the trinity.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
magisterial and highly readable.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
magisterial and highly readable.
Table of Contents:
List of illustrations
The formation of Augustine's mind: Cicero, Mani, Plato, Christ
Liberal arts
Free choice
A philosophical society
Vocation
Confessions
Unity and division
Creation and the Trinity
City of God
Nature and grace
Further reading
Index
The formation of Augustine's mind: Cicero, Mani, Plato, Christ
Liberal arts
Free choice
A philosophical society
Vocation
Confessions
Unity and division
Creation and the Trinity
City of God
Nature and grace
Further reading
Index
