Augustine: conversion by the Book
Discusses Augustine's account of his own conversion and 'how he generalized from his own experience so as to make it emblematic for all christian conversions'. Also with reference to Augustine's justification for the use of force to convert.
Author: | Frederick H. Russell |
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Published: |
S.n.,
s.l.,
1997
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Pages: | 13-30 |
Format: | Article |
Topic: | -
Biography
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Person and Life
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Conversion / Baptism
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Conversion
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conversion and the Bible
- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > Tolerance > Religious coercion > [Contrainte religieuse] |
Parent Work: | Varieties of Religious Conversion in the Middle Ages |
Status: | Active |
Summary: | Discusses Augustine's account of his own conversion and 'how he generalized from his own experience so as to make it emblematic for all christian conversions'. Also with reference to Augustine's justification for the use of force to convert. |
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