Demythologizing Augustine As Great Sinner

Augustine was not a great sinner, but his purposes in writing the Confessions, his perception of God, and his love caused him to describe himself as exceptionnaly evil.

Bibliographic Details
Author:J. Roland E. Ramirez
Published: S.n., s.l., 1981
Volume:12
Pages:61-88
Periodical:Augustinian Studies
Format:Article
Topic:- Biography > Person and Life > Specialized biographical studies > sinner (Augustine -)
- Biography > Person and Life > Augustin, the mystic
Status:Needs Review
Description
Summary:Augustine was not a great sinner, but his purposes in writing the Confessions, his perception of God, and his love caused him to describe himself as exceptionnaly evil.