The Influence of Saint Augustine on Early Medieval Political Theory
Augustine accepted secular government as a neutral power necesary for preventing anarchy. Gelasius, Gregory, and Isidore followed precedents set by Augustine in determining the roles of church and state but failed to preserve his political realism.
Author: | George J. Lavere |
---|---|
Published: |
S.n.,
s.l.,
1981
|
Volume: | 12 |
Pages: | 1-10 |
Periodical: | Augustinian Studies |
Format: | Article |
Topic: | -
Influence and Survival
>
The Middle Ages (430-1453)
>
General studies of the survival of Augustine in the Greek world and in western thought and schools
>
[Pensée médiévale (par sujet)]
>
[Influence (politique)]
- Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > General studies of the survival of Augustine in the Greek world and in western thought and schools > [Pensée médiévale (par sujet)] > [Politique] - Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > Influence on the various authors and writings > [Gélase I] - Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > Influence on the various authors and writings > [Grégoire le Grand] - Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > Influence on the various authors and writings > [Isidore de Séville] |
Status: | Active |
Summary: | Augustine accepted secular government as a neutral power necesary for preventing anarchy. Gelasius, Gregory, and Isidore followed precedents set by Augustine in determining the roles of church and state but failed to preserve his political realism. |
---|