Augustine's Developping Use of the Cross: 287-400

Augustine's treatment of the cross is initially superficial but he moves to successively more sophisticated explanations of the function of the death of Christ. This development must be seen in the context both of his ongoing controversy with the Manichees and of his changing understanding of the ul...

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Author:Joanne McWilliam-Dewart
Published: S.n., s.l., 1984
Pages:15-33
Periodical:Augustinian Studies
Number:15
Format:Article
Topic:- Doctrine > General studies > Development of Augustine's thoughts > [Croix du Christe]
- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > Christology > [Croix de Christ. Christ crucifié. Passion] > [Christ crucifié]
- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > Christology > [Croix de Christ. Christ crucifié. Passion] > [Croix du Christ]
Status:Needs Review
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Summary:Augustine's treatment of the cross is initially superficial but he moves to successively more sophisticated explanations of the function of the death of Christ. This development must be seen in the context both of his ongoing controversy with the Manichees and of his changing understanding of the ultimate cause of moral evil.