Augustine: A Very Short Introduction [1st publ. as a Very short introduction 2001, reprinted] 9780192854520, 0-19-285452-6, 9780191606632

By his writings, the surviving bulk of which exceeds that of any other ancient author, Augustine came to influence not o

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Augustine: A Very Short Introduction [1st publ. as a Very short introduction 2001, reprinted]
 9780192854520, 0-19-285452-6, 9780191606632

Table of contents :
Content: 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

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