The Mestizo Augustine by González, Justo L. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Dedication Contents Preface Abbreviation Introduction

A Unique Theologian Mestizaje and Theology Augustine the Mestizo

1 A Tortuous Path to Faith

The Context His Family His Studies Manichaeism

2 Conversion and Baptism

Milan Neoplatonism Ambrose Internal Struggles The Garden Cassiciacum His Baptism Ostia

3 From the Baptistery to the Pulpit

Return to Africa Other Early Writings Monastic Life Hippo Pastoral Tasks

4 The Shepherd and the Manichaeans

Manichaeism Augustine’s Writings Against the Manichaeans The Manichaeans and Augustine’s Thought

5 The Shepherd and the Donatists

The Background The Origins of Donatism The Course of Donatism Augustine’s Theological Intervention The Role of Politics The Later History of Donatism Augustine’s Victory and Defeat

6 The Shepherd and the Pelagians

Pelagius Pelagianism Augustine Enters the Controversy Augustine’s Response Between Two Cultures The Controversy Continues

7 The Shepherd and the Pagans

The Nature and Strength of Paganism The Debate Before Augustine’s Time The Fall of Rome Augustine’s Response

8 Augustine as a Lens for Western Christianity Index Notes

Chapter 1: A Tortuous Path to Faith Chapter 2: Conversion and Baptism Chapter 3: From the Baptistery to the Pulpit Chapter 4: The Shepherd and the Manichaeans Chapter 5: The Shepherd and the Donatists Chapter 6: The Shepherd and the Pelagians Chapter 7: The Shepherd and the Pagans Chapter 8: Augustine as a Lens for Western Christianity

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