Charity as equity in the hermeneutics of Augustine's De doctrina Christiana
Abstract : Close readings of Augustine's De doctrina Christiana almost always involve comparisons with classical rhetorical teaching, and this essay shows that, for Augustine, charity functions as the Christian version of the rhetorical notion of equity. Augustine believes Christian equity is brough...
Author: | Jeremy W. Bergstrom |
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Published: |
2012
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Pages: | 199-210 p. |
Language: | English |
Format: | Essay |
Topic: | -
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Doctrinal works
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De doctrina christiana
- Doctrine > Man > [Liberté. Délectation victorieuse. Volonté] > Will - Doctrine > Man > [Vie affective. Passions] > Love > [Charité / amour] - Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > Religion > Justice > Equity |
Parent Work: | Studia Patristica. LII |
Status: | Active |