Contemplation and Classical Christianity - A Study in Augustine

Zusatztext Kenney's book is a welcomed addition to Augustinian studies. Informationen zum Autor John Peter Kenney is Professor of Religious Studies, Saint Michael's College. Klappentext This study explores Augustine's developing understanding of contemplation, beginning with his earliest accounts written before his baptism and ending with the Confessions. The arc of Augustine's thought through these years of transition leads into the Confessions, giving a vantage point to survey its classical Christian theology of contemplation. Zusammenfassung This study explores Augustine's developing understanding of contemplation, beginning with his earliest accounts written before his baptism and ending with the Confessions. The arc of Augustine's thought through these years of transition leads into the Confessions, giving a vantage point to survey its classical Christian theology of contemplation. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1: Contemplation and Pagan Monotheism 2: Transcendence and Christian Monotheism 3: Contemplation at Cassiciacum 4: Early Catholic Treatises 5: Christian Transcendentalism Conclusion Bibliography

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• Authors: John Peter Kenney, John Peter (Professor of Religious Studies Kenney, Kenney John Peter
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.11.2013
• EAN: 9780199563708
• ISBN: 978-0-19-956370-8
• No. of pages: 206
• Series: Oxford Early Christian Studies; Oxford Early Christian Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; RELIGION / Christianity / History, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, History of Religion, Ancient History, Christian worship, rites & ceremonies, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500, The Early Church