Augustine: Ancient Thought Baptized

John M. Rist

ISBN 10: 0521460840 / ISBN 13: 9780521460842

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1994

Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0521460840I5N01

Synopsis:

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.

Book Description: This book provides a detailed and accurate account of the character and effects of Augustine's thought as a whole. Professor Rist outlines the fundamental themes in Augustine's theology and philosophy, and indicates how his chief concerns may speak to us more intelligibly.' masterful study ... Rist places [Augustine] firmly in the tradition of classical philosophy and uncovers the intellectual unease which made him a deep and original thinker'. John Marenbon, The Times

Bibliographic Details

Title: Augustine: Ancient Thought Baptized
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket