Augustine

A Very Short Introduction

Henry Chadwick

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English

Oxford University Press
01 June 2001

Biography: historical, political & military; Religion & beliefs; The Early Church; Christian theology

Series: Very Short Introductions

By his writings, the surviving bulk of which exceeds that of any other ancient author, Augustine came to influence not only his contemporaries but also the West since his time.

This Very Short Introduction traces the development of Augustine's thought, discussing his reaction to the thinkers before him, and themes such as freedom, creation, and the trinity.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Henry Chadwick
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Volume: 38
Dimensions: Height: 179mm, Width: 113mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 129g
ISBN: 9780192854520
ISBN 10: 0192854526
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 June 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of illustrations 1: The formation of Augustine's mind: Cicero, Mani, Plato, Christ 2: Liberal arts 3: Free choice 4: A philosophical society 5: Vocation 6: Confessions 7: Unity and division 8: Creation and the Trinity 9: City of God 10: Nature and grace Further reading Index

Reviews for Augustine: A Very Short Introduction

The ten chapters of this volume discuss Augustine's views of free choice, vocation, creation, and other societal questions, while it also reveals biographical facts of the sage's life. --Worship and Arts The book is a marvel of comprehension achieved without a loss of clarity. As a connected account of Augustine, the thinker, it will doubtless stand as among the most popular which now exist. --International Philosophical Quarterly I do not know of any other summary of the mind of Augustine which serves the reader so well. --History: Reviews of New Books The best brief introduction to Augustine's context and thought for the beginning undergraduate. Excellent for history, philosophy, and religion courses--clear, elegant, thorough. --Robert I. Burns, University of California, Los Angeles All the main thought elements of Augustine set in the attracively told narrative of a fascinating life. --John J. Glanville, San Francisco State University