Augustine : ancient thought baptized / John M. Rist

Rist, John M.

ISBN 10: 0521589525 / ISBN 13: 9780521589529

Published by Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1996

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First paperback edition. Near fine paperback copy; slightly dust-dulled and edge-bumped. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xix, 334 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages xix)-and indexes. Contents; Approaching Augustine -- Words, signs and things -- Certainty, belief and understanding -- Soul, body and personal identity -- Will, love and right action -- Individuals, social institutions and political life -- Evil, justice and divine omnipotence -- Augustinus redivivus -- Appendix 1. Porphyry's account of the sentence in the De Magistro -- Appendix 2. Traducianism, creationism and the transmission of original sin -- Appendix 3. Augustine and Julian: aspects of the debate about sexual concupiscentia. Subjects; Augustine of Hippo, Saint 354-430. Augustin saint 354-430. Augustinus, Aurelius. Augustine Saint, Bishop of Hippo. 30-600. Theology, Doctrinal History Early church, ca. 30-600. Philosophy, Ancient. Religion. Christian saints. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Augustine : ancient thought baptized / John M. Rist
• Publisher: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521589525
• ISBN 13: 9780521589529
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Weight: 1 kilogram

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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