Augustine through the Ages: An Encyclopedia "The Definitive Reference Work on Augustine That Scholars, from all Fields of Theological Study, Describe As "Superb" and 'indispensable' for Students, Scholars, Libraries, and Anyone Interested in Studying Augustine."

Fitzgerald, Allan D.

ISBN 10: 080283843X / ISBN 13: 9780802838438

Published by Eerdmans Pub Co, 1999

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Book looks new including dustjacket. A fine copy with lots of information. Small gift inscription on first blank page; 8.25 X 2.5 X 11 inches; 902 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Augustine through the Ages: An Encyclopedia "The Definitive Reference Work on Augustine That Scholars, from all Fields of Theological Study, Describe As "Superb" and 'indispensable' for Students, Scholars, Libraries, and Anyone Interested in Studying Augustine."
• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080283843X
• ISBN 13: 9780802838438
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Expert and accessible, Fitzgeralds work is the first encyclopedic treatment of the life and thought of Augustine of Hippo. More than 140 leading international scholars have contributed over 400 articles (many of which have never been published in English) on nearly every aspect of Augustines life. Indexes, cross-references, and up-to-date bibliographies make this volume comprehensively useful.

Reviews

Providing the first full encyclopedic handling of the thought and influence of St. Augustine of Hippo, editor Fitzgerald (Augustinian Patristic Inst., Rome; editor of Augustinian Studies for Villanova Univ.) and four associate editors supply a much-needed reference for this major patristic figure in the development of Western religious thought. Over 140 scholars have supplied more than 400 articles ranging generally from 200 to 2000 words on double-column pages. Each article is signed, and most contain bibliographies citing both older and more recent scholarship. Topics range from the general ("Anthropology," "Archaeology," "Love," "Time") to the specific (personal names, places, and Latin titles). A foreword by Jaroslav Pelikan was not seen by this reviewer; nor were the subject and name indexes. Because Augustine's own life appears not under his name but under "Life, Cultures and Controversies of Augustine," the index quality will be especially important for mining content. The inclusion of maps and illustrations would have been a plus. Recommended for academic and seminary libraries and public library collections where there is demand.AAnna M. Donnelly, St. John's Univ. Lib., Jamaica, NY
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