Augustine: A Very Short Introduction

Augustine: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN-10
0191606634
ISBN-13
9780191606632
Series
Augustine
Category
Religion
Pages
144
Language
English
Published
2001-02-22
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Author
Henry Chadwick

Description

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.

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