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The Dreams of Monica in Augustine's Confessions
Augustine shaw his mother as a mediatrix between himself and God, Her dream that Augustine would return to the Catholic faith much impressed him later. She dreamed that se would not die at sea, a dream which showed her likeness to Paul. When Augustine sought a wife, Monica had no dream, though she p...
| Author: | Leo Charles Ferrari |
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| Published: |
S.n.,
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1979
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| Volume: | 10 |
| Pages: | 3-18 |
| Periodical: | Augustinian Studies |
| Format: | Article |
| Topic: | -
Biography
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Relations and Sources
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Saint Monica / Parents of Augustine
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Monica (Monnica)
- Works > Confessiones - Doctrine > Man > [Doctrine de la connaissance] > [Connaissance sensible (le rêve)] > [Rêve-songe-imagination-l'imaginaire-vision(s)] > [Rêve-songe] > [Interprétation des rêves] |
| Status: | Needs Review |
| Summary: | Augustine shaw his mother as a mediatrix between himself and God, Her dream that Augustine would return to the Catholic faith much impressed him later. She dreamed that se would not die at sea, a dream which showed her likeness to Paul. When Augustine sought a wife, Monica had no dream, though she prayed for one. This proved that Augustine would be so devout that he would not need a wife. |
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