St. Augustine

On Christian Doctrine (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Shaw, J. F.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Since the dawn of the fifth century, theology students, religious scholars, and Christian readers have turned to this volume for instruction. Written by one of the foremost leaders in the development of Christian thought, it offers practical as well as theoretical guidance on how to read the Bible and explain the meaning of scripture. Augustine intended his treatise for the priests in his North African diocese of Hippo, but ultimately, the saint's counsel laid the groundwork for modern hermeneutics and semiotics.
The first of On Christian Doctrine's four parts begins with an overview of the subjects treated in holy scripture. Subsequent parts discuss signs and their recognition, the distinctions between literal and figurative expressions, and the scriptures' stylistic combination of eloquence and wisdom. Above all, Augustine's text concerns itself with the ways in which individuals can live in harmony with Jesus' teachings. Christians and non-Christians alike value this work for its role in historical theology, its influence on the development of Biblical interpretation, and its insights into the mind of a great Christian philosopher and ecclesiastic.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Guilford Publications
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. April 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780486121253
• Artikelnr.: 39138328

Autorenporträt

St. Augustine is among the most important theologians in Christendom. His concept of the church as a spiritual world, distinct from the material world, exercised a profound influence on medieval philosophy, and his Confessions are among the world's most widely read autobiographies.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface, showing the utility of the treatise on Christian doctrine Book I.
Containing a general view of the subjects treated in Holy Scripture Book
II. Having completed his exposition of things, the author now proceeds to
discuss the subject of signs. Book III. The author, having discussed in the
preceding book the method of dealing with unknown signs, goes on in this
third book to treat of ambiguous signs. Book IV. Passing to the second part
of his work, that which treats of expression, the author premises that it
is no part of his intention to write a treatise on the laws of rhetoric.