Augustinianism For Beginners
Augustinianism For Beginners

Author: Nicky Huys

Publisher: Nicky Huys Books

Published: 2024-05-29

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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"Augustinianism For Beginners" offers an accessible and insightful exploration of the influential theological and philosophical tradition of Augustine of Hippo. From his profound reflections on human nature and the divine to his impact on Christian thought, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to Augustinianism. Delving into key concepts such as original sin, divine grace, and the City of God, it invites readers on a journey of discovery and understanding. Whether you're new to theology or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this book is a valuable guide to the enduring legacy of Augustinianism.

Writings of Augustine (Annotated)
Writings of Augustine (Annotated)

Author: Keith Beasley-Topliffe

Publisher: Upper Room Books

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 0835816702

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With: Historical commentary Biographical info Appendix with further readings For nearly 2,000 years, Christian mystics, martyrs, and sages have documented their search for the divine. Their writings have bestowed boundless wisdom upon subsequent generations. But they have also burdened many spiritual seekers. The sheer volume of available material creates a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Enter the Upper Room Spiritual Classics series, a collection of authoritative texts on Christian spirituality curated for the everyday reader. Designed to introduce 15 spiritual giants and the range of their works, these volumes are a first-rate resource for beginner and expert alike. Writings of Augustine compiles some of the most profound and moving writings of the 4th-century African Christian who had a vast influence on the Christian church and Western culture. Included are excerpts from Augustine's Confessions and other writings.

The Theology of Augustine
The Theology of Augustine

Author: Matthew Levering

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2013-03-15

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1441240454

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Most theology students realize Augustine is tremendously influential on the Christian tradition as a whole, but they generally lack real knowledge of his writings. This volume introduces Augustine's theology through seven of his most important works. Matthew Levering begins with a discussion of Augustine's life and times and then provides a full survey of the argument of each work with bibliographical references for those who wish to go further. Written in clear, accessible language, this book offers an essential introduction to major works of Augustine that all students of theology--and their professors!--need to know.

Instructing Beginners in Faith
Instructing Beginners in Faith

Author: Augustine of Hippo

Publisher: New City Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1565482395

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As with very many of Augustine’s works, Instructing Beginners in Faith is a response to a request, an answer to questions put to him by others. In this case we know from the first words of the work itself that the one making the request is named Deogratias (Augustine calls him “brother”), and a couple of lines later we learn that he is a deacon in Carthage, the principal city of Proconsular Africa, where he enjoys popularity as a teacher of the faith. In the most general terms, he wanted Augustine to send him “something in writing which might be of use to him on the question of instructing beginners in faith (de catechizandis rudibus)”. The term rudes in this expression referred specifically to people who were approaching the Church for the first time with the wish to become Christians. Instructing Beginners in Faith has been frequently and creatively adapted to serve the needs of education in faith in many different contexts, including the education of clergy and religious education more generally. The two model catecheses that Augustine sketches not only continue to have relevance today but also provide an important insight into his understanding of the use of scripture and tradition. Augustine's awareness of the problems that religious educators face demonstrates his profound grasp of the human condition. Written as a reflection on the most suitable way of communicating the heart of Christian faith to those applying for membership of the Church.

Augustine's Confessions
Augustine's Confessions

Author: William E. Mann

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0199577552

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Eight new essays examine key philosophical issues raised by Augustine in his 'Confessions' - a masterpiece of world literature. They explore a range of topics including what constitutes the happy or blessed life, the role of philosophical perplexity in the search for truth, and the problems that arise in the attempt to understand minds.

In the Self's Place
In the Self's Place

Author: Jean-Luc Marion

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2012-10-24

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 0804785627

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In the Self's Place is an original phenomenological reading of Augustine that considers his engagement with notions of identity in Confessions. Using the Augustinian experience of confessio, Jean-Luc Marion develops a model of selfhood that examines this experience in light of the whole of the Augustinian corpus. Towards this end, Marion engages with noteworthy modern and postmodern analyses of Augustine's most "experiential" work, including the critical commentaries of Jacques Derrida, Martin Heidegger, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Marion ultimately concludes that Augustine has preceded postmodernity in exploring an excess of the self over and beyond itself, and in using this alterity of the self to itself, as a driving force for creative relations with God, the world, and others. This reading establishes striking connections between accounts of selfhood across the fields of contemporary philosophy, literary studies, and Augustine's early Christianity.

Michelangelo's Christian Mysticism
Michelangelo's Christian Mysticism

Author: Sarah Rolfe Prodan

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-04-14

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 110704376X

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In this book, Sarah Rolfe Prodan examines the spiritual poetry of Michelangelo in light of three contexts: the Catholic Reformation movement, Renaissance Augustinianism, and the tradition of Italian religious devotion. Prodan combines a literary, historical, and biographical approach to analyze the mystical constructs and conceits in Michelangelo's poems, thereby deepening our understanding of the artist's spiritual life in the context of Catholic Reform in the mid-sixteenth century. Prodan also demonstrates how Michelangelo's poetry is part of an Augustinian tradition that emphasizes mystical and moral evolution of the self. Examining such elements of early modern devotion as prayer, lauda singing, and the contemplation of religious images, Prodan provides a unique perspective on the subtleties of Michelangelo's approach to life and to art. Throughout, Prodan argues that Michelangelo's art can be more deeply understood when considered together with his poetry, which points to a spirituality that deeply informed all of his production.

Aquinas the Augustinian
Aquinas the Augustinian

Author: Michael Dauphinais

Publisher: CUA Press

Published: 2007-09

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0813214920

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The book is composed of eleven essays by an international group of renowned scholars from the United States, England, Switzerland, Holland, and Italy