The Development of Augustine the Bishop's Critique of Astrology

Augustine's early writings show an interest in celestial bodies that shows no signs of his later critique of astrology (Doctr. christ.; Confess.; Gen. ad. litt.; Epist. 24, 6; Civ.). The shift to a polemical stance can be dated to 395, and may have been brought by pastoral concerns at Hippo.

Bibliographic Details
Author:Thomas O'loughlin
Published: S.n., s.l., 1999
Volume:30
Pages:83-103
Periodical:Augustinian Studies
Number:1
Format:Article
Topic:- Doctrine > The World > [Les sciences] > [Astrologie]
Status:Active
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Summary:Augustine's early writings show an interest in celestial bodies that shows no signs of his later critique of astrology (Doctr. christ.; Confess.; Gen. ad. litt.; Epist. 24, 6; Civ.). The shift to a polemical stance can be dated to 395, and may have been brought by pastoral concerns at Hippo.

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