Doctrinal Authority in Saint Augustine

Augustine accepted as doctrine Scripture as interpreted by Church tradition and verified by universal Church practice. He held that a plenary council was the ultimate resort for decision making but is unclear regarding its capability of error.

Bibliographic Details
Author:Robert Bryan Eno
Published: S.n., s.l., 1981
Volume:12
Pages:133-172
Periodical:Augustinian Studies
Format:Article
Topic:- Doctrine > Man > [Doctrine de la connaissance] > [Raison-Autorité. Raison-Foi] > Authority > [Autorité des Pères]
- Doctrine > From man to God > Divine revelation > Revelation. Holy Scripture. Inspiration. Canon. > Authority
- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > [Cité de Dieu. Ecclésiologie] > [Église - Ecclésiologie] > [Ecclésiologie / Études générales] > Church > [Succession apostolique]
- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > [Cité de Dieu. Ecclésiologie] > [Catholicité - Unité - Sainteté - Apostolicité] > [Généralités] > [Église universelle]
- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > [Cité de Dieu. Ecclésiologie] > [Hiérarchie - Autorité - Primauté] > Authority > [Autorité de Rome]
- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > [Cité de Dieu. Ecclésiologie] > [Hiérarchie - Autorité - Primauté] > [Conciles - Synodes] > [Autorité des conciles]
Status:Active
Description
Summary:Augustine accepted as doctrine Scripture as interpreted by Church tradition and verified by universal Church practice. He held that a plenary council was the ultimate resort for decision making but is unclear regarding its capability of error.