Pilgrim City
Lieferzeit: Nicht lieferbar I
Gewicht:
412 g
Format:
234 x 157 x 17 mm
Beschreibung:
Examines St Augustine's political philosophy and of its bearing upon the roots of Western civilization. This book investigates how Augustine's understanding of discipleship causes him to resist the normal tendencies of Western political thinkers. It is suitable for theologians as well as historians of political thought.
Examines St Augustine's political philosophy and of its bearing upon the roots of Western civilization. This book investigates how Augustine's understanding of discipleship causes him to resist the normal tendencies of Western political thinkers. It is suitable for theologians as well as historians of political thought.
Introduction; On the Reception and Interpretation of Augustine's Political Ideas in History; Chapter 1. Augustine's Influence on the Political Tradition of the West; Chapter 2. From Classical to Medieval Political Philosophy; Chapter 3. Augustine's Doctrine of the Two Cities; Chapter 4. The Reception and Interpretation of Augustine's Political Ideas in History; On the Genesis of Augustine's Political Ideas in his Formative Intellectual Experiences; Chapter 5. Augustine's Early Life and Education; Chapter 6. The Earthly City; Chapter 7. The Heavenly City; Conclusions: The Pilgrim City.