Die Confessiones des Aurelius Augustinus

Eine philosophisch- theologische Werbeschrift (Protreptikos) für christliche Spiritualität. Dargestellt vorzüglich im Blick auf Buch X

Summary: St. Augustine's 'Confessions...are not intended for meeting the demands of autobiographical curiosity. They differ from philosophical 'Protreptikoi' by their overwhelming new discovering of grace. Serving to introduce the person of Augustine as an instrument of both grace and pastoral care,...

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Author:Cornelius Petrus Mayer
Published: S.n., s.l., 1998
Volume:88
Pages:285-303
Periodical:Theologie und Glaube
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > Confessiones > Conf. X
- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Spiritualité. Perfection. Conseils évangéliques] > Spirituality
Status:Needs Review
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Summary:Summary: St. Augustine's 'Confessions...are not intended for meeting the demands of autobiographical curiosity. They differ from philosophical 'Protreptikoi' by their overwhelming new discovering of grace. Serving to introduce the person of Augustine as an instrument of both grace and pastoral care, Book X proves to be the clue to an adequate understanding.