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Augustine: A Very Short Introduction

by Henry Chadwick

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Augustine in Context and in Influence

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Augustine in Context and in Influence

Henry Chadwick’s concise introduction situates Augustine as both a Christian theologian and a major philosopher whose ideas continued to shape Western intellectual life. It connects his teachings to their philosophical and religious setting, then follows their influence through medieval scholarship, Renaissance humanism, and the conflicts of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation. Framed as an entry in Oxford’s Very Short Introductions series, the book offers a compact orientation to Augustine’s place within—and beyond—the Christian tradition.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Newcomers seeking an accessible introduction to Augustine
  • Readers interested in Christian philosophy and theology
  • Students of Western intellectual and religious history

Themes

Augustine’s thoughtChristian philosophyWestern intellectual historyMedieval and Renaissance influenceReformation controversies

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Book overview

Augustine was arguably the greatest early Christian philosopher. His teachings had a profound effect on Medieval scholarship, Renaissance humanism, and the religious controversies of both the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation. Here, Henry Chadwick places Augustine in his philosophical and religious context and traces the history of his influence on Western thought, both within and beyond the Christian tradition. A handy account to one of the greatest religious thinkers, this Very Short Introduction is both a useful guide for the one who seeks to know Augustine and a fine companion for the one who wishes to know him better.

About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
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