Augustine /

Clark, Mary T., 1913-

Augustine / Mary T. Clark. - London ; New York : Continuum, 2005 - xxiv, 136 p. ; 22 cm. - Outstanding Christian thinkers .

Originally published: Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, c1994.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Genesis of a Christian thinker --
Search for truth --
Happiness and human existence --
God and creation --
Morality, grace and freedom --
Christ and Trinity --
Church and sacraments --
Monasticism --
City of God --
Augustine and neoplatonism --
Retrospect.

Summary: Augustine of Hippo is a giant in the history of Christian thought, commended by St Jerome for having virtually 're-founded the old faith'. He was a philosopher, theologian, preacher, interpreter of scripture, monk and bishop.

0826476597 (pbk.)

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Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo.


Theology, Doctrinal--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.

BR1720.A9 / C57 2005

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