| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 228 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-225) and index. |
| Contents |
Behind the question -- Robert O'Connell on the fall of soul in Augustine -- The hallmarks of Plotinus's doctrine of soul in the young Augustine -- Robert O'Connell on Augustine's rejection of the fall of soul -- Robert O'Connell on Augustine's final theory of man -- Augustine's early assimilation of Plotinus -- The narrowing of the Plotinian assimilation -- The origin of the soul in the late Augustine -- Solidarity with Adam and Augustine's later anthropology. |
| Summary |
"Saint Augustine and the Fall of the Soul: Beyond O'Connell and His Critics provides first a critical examination of O'Connell's theses in a readable summary of his work that spanned over thirty years. Secondly, a diachronic study of Augustine's writings traces the development of his understanding of the soul's fall, mapping the limits of Plotinus's influence."--Jacket. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430.
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Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430. |
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O'Connell, Robert J.
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O'Connell, Robert J. |
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Plotinus -- Influence.
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Plotinus. |
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Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo -- Influence. |
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O'Connell, Robert J. -- Influence. |
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Plotinus -- Influence. |
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Augustin, saint, évêque d'Hippone. |
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O'Connell, Robert J. |
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Plotin -- Influence. |
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Soul -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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| Chronological Term |
30 - 600 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Title |
Saint Augustine and the fall of the soul |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Rombs, Ronnie J. Saint Augustine & the fall of the soul. Washington, D.C. : Catholic University of America Press, ©2006 (DLC) 2005007731 |
| ISBN |
9780813216508 (electronic book) |
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0813216508 (electronic book) |
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081321436X |
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9780813214368 |
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081321436X (alkaline paper) |
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9780813214368 |
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