The pilgrim city : St Augustine of Hippo and his innovation in political thought
Hollingtworth, Miles
The pilgrim city : St Augustine of Hippo and his innovation in political thought created by Miles Hollingworth - xxi,, 230 pages. 20 cm
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 singular challenge to the aspirations of politics in the West; and so standing it calls for a reassessment of his position in the history of political thought. This book will be of interest to theologians as well as historians of political thought. It will also appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of ideas
9780567310026 9780567480101
Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo--Political and social views
Christianity and politics--History--To 1500
BR65.A9 HOL
The pilgrim city : St Augustine of Hippo and his innovation in political thought created by Miles Hollingworth - xxi,, 230 pages. 20 cm
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 singular challenge to the aspirations of politics in the West; and so standing it calls for a reassessment of his position in the history of political thought. This book will be of interest to theologians as well as historians of political thought. It will also appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of ideas
9780567310026 9780567480101
Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo--Political and social views
Christianity and politics--History--To 1500
BR65.A9 HOL