The Theology of Ordained Ministry in the Letters of Augustine of Hippo

An examination of the theological basis and the social roots and implications for Augustine's theology of ordained ministry. This study also considers issues of contemporary interest such as married priesthood, simony and woman as ministers.

Bibliographic Details
Author:Lee Francis Bacchi
Published: International Scholars Publications, San Francisco, 1998
Language:English
Notes:Reprint 2001.
Total Pages:XIV - 235
Format:Book
Topic:- Biography > Person and Life > Augustin, shepard of souls > Bishop
- Works > Studies on Vocabulary/Themes > Topics - Latin vocabulary > E > Episcopus
- Works > Studies on Vocabulary/Themes > Topics - Latin vocabulary > P > Presbyter
- Works > Studies on Vocabulary/Themes > Topics - Latin vocabulary > S > Priest
- Works > Studies on Vocabulary/Themes > Topics - Latin vocabulary > S > Sarcina
- Works > Epistulae
- Doctrine > Social Life > [Sociologie. Cité terrestre. Politique] > [Augustin et la Rome antique] > Rome
- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > Sacraments > [Études générales (Sacramentum. Character)] > [Thèmes] > [Ministre des sacrements]
- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > Humility > Humility
Status:Active
Description
Summary:An examination of the theological basis and the social roots and implications for Augustine's theology of ordained ministry. This study also considers issues of contemporary interest such as married priesthood, simony and woman as ministers.