Moulding the present: Apocalyptic as Hermeneutics in 'City of God 21-22'
Augustine's treatment of apocalyptic thought in the final two books of "De civitate dei" deemphasizes the historical specifity of Revelation, emphasizing instead that its events are happening repeatedly troughhout human history.
Author: | Karla Pollmann |
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Published: |
S.n.,
s.l.,
1999
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Volume: | 30 |
Pages: | 165-181 |
Periodical: | Augustinian Studies |
Number: | 2 |
Format: | Article |
Topic: | -
Works
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civ. Dei XXI - XXII
- Doctrine > From man to God > Divine revelation > Exegesis > [Exégèse des textes du Nouveau Testament] > [Apocalypse] - Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > Grace > [Prédestination - Élection (grâce et liberté)] > Predestination - Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > Religion |
Status: | Needs Review |
Summary: | Augustine's treatment of apocalyptic thought in the final two books of "De civitate dei" deemphasizes the historical specifity of Revelation, emphasizing instead that its events are happening repeatedly troughhout human history. |
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