Pilgrim city : St Augustine of Hippo and his innovation in political thought /

In this book Miles Hollingworth investigates how Augustine's understanding of discipleship causes him to resist the normal tendencies of Western political thinkers. On the one hand, he does not attempt to delineate an ideal state in the classical fashion: to his mind, the Garden of Eden can be...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hollingworth, Miles
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : T & T Clark, 2010.
Temas:
Augustine, > of Hippo, Saint, > 354-430 > Political and social views.
Augustine, > of Hippo, Saint, > 354-430
To 1500
Christianity and politics > History > To 1500.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
RELIGION > Christian Life > Social Issues.
Christianity and politics
Political and social views
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Augustine's influence on the Western political tradition
  • From classical to medieval political philosophy
  • Augustine's doctrine of the Two Cities
  • The reception and interpretation of Augustine's political ideas in history
  • Augustine's early life and education
  • The earthly city
  • The heavenly city
  • Conclusion: The pilgrim city.

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