Pilgrim city
Hollingworth, Miles.
Pilgrim city St Augustine of Hippo and his innovation in political thought / [electronic resource] : Miles Hollingworth. - London ; New York : T & T Clark, 2010. - 1 online resource (xxi, 230 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Augustine's influence on the Western political tradition -- From classical to medieval political philosophy -- Augustine's doctrine of the Two Cities -- The reception and interpretation of Augustine's political ideas in history -- Augustine's early life and education -- The earthly city -- The heavenly city -- Conclusion: The pilgrim city.
In this book Miles Hollingworth investigates how Augustine's understanding of discipleship causes him to resist the normal tendencies of Western political thinkers. On the one hand, he does not attempt to delineate an ideal state in the classical fashion: to his mind, the Garden of Eden can be an archetype for nothing on earth. And on the other hand, he does not seek to achieve an ideological perspective on the proper relations between Church and State. In fact his Pilgrim City is shown to lie beyond utopianism, realism and the normal terms of political discourse. It stands, instead, as a sing
9780567653307 (electronic bk.) 0567653307 (electronic bk.)
9786612870538
287053 MIL
Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo --Political and social views.
Christianity and politics--History--To 1500.
Religion.
RELIGION--Christianity--General.
RELIGION--Christian Life--Social Issues.
Electronic books.
BR65.A9 / H59 2010eb
261.7092
Pilgrim city St Augustine of Hippo and his innovation in political thought / [electronic resource] : Miles Hollingworth. - London ; New York : T & T Clark, 2010. - 1 online resource (xxi, 230 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Augustine's influence on the Western political tradition -- From classical to medieval political philosophy -- Augustine's doctrine of the Two Cities -- The reception and interpretation of Augustine's political ideas in history -- Augustine's early life and education -- The earthly city -- The heavenly city -- Conclusion: The pilgrim city.
In this book Miles Hollingworth investigates how Augustine's understanding of discipleship causes him to resist the normal tendencies of Western political thinkers. On the one hand, he does not attempt to delineate an ideal state in the classical fashion: to his mind, the Garden of Eden can be an archetype for nothing on earth. And on the other hand, he does not seek to achieve an ideological perspective on the proper relations between Church and State. In fact his Pilgrim City is shown to lie beyond utopianism, realism and the normal terms of political discourse. It stands, instead, as a sing
9780567653307 (electronic bk.) 0567653307 (electronic bk.)
9786612870538
287053 MIL
Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo --Political and social views.
Christianity and politics--History--To 1500.
Religion.
RELIGION--Christianity--General.
RELIGION--Christian Life--Social Issues.
Electronic books.
BR65.A9 / H59 2010eb
261.7092