Peter Brown on the Soul's Fall

Augustine's persistent view that human semi-angelic 'souls' fell into 'this world' of bodies, time, and action is an important source for much of his teaching.

Bibliographic Details
Author:Robert J. O'Connell
Published: S.n., s.l., 1993
Volume:24
Pages:103-131
Periodical:Augustinian Studies
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > Exegetical works > De Genesi ad litteram
- Doctrine > Man > [L'âme (origine ; nature ; propriétés ; facultés ; spiritus)] > Fall of the soul
- Doctrine > Man > [L'âme (origine ; nature ; propriétés ; facultés ; spiritus)] > [Origine de l'âme]
Status:Active
Description
Summary:Augustine's persistent view that human semi-angelic 'souls' fell into 'this world' of bodies, time, and action is an important source for much of his teaching.