Augustine and History (Augustine in Conversation: Tradition and Innovation) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0739122703 ISBN 13: 9780739122709

Publisher: Lexington Books, 2007

Synopsis

Augustine and History relates history to Augustine's thoughts, life, and writings in several distinct, but connected, ways. The essays place Augustine in his historical context, analyze his own theory and practice of historiography, and examine his impact on later historians and controversies. Augustine's intellect and influence are elaborated in contexts as disparate as the Fall of Rome, debates on the death penalty, and even the reactions to 9/11. This collection of scholarly essays is excellent for a wide-ranging academic audience.

About this title

Review:

Single essays may interest philosophers or historians.--CHOICE, October 2008

About the Author:

Christopher T. Daly is visiting assistant professor of core humanities, Villanova University. John Doody is professor of philosophy, Robert M. Birmingham endowed chair in core humanities, and director of the Villanova Center for Liberal Education, Villanova University. Kim Paffenroth is associate professor of religious studies and chair, department of religious studies, Iona College.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0739122703
• ISBN 13: 9780739122709
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 342
• Editor: Daly Christopher T., Doody John, Paffenroth Kim