St. Augustine and Plotinus: the Human Mind as Image of the Divine

St. Augustine and Plotinus: the Human Mind as Image of the Divine
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 509
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ISBN-10 : 9789004387805
ISBN-13 : 9004387803
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Book Synopsis St. Augustine and Plotinus: the Human Mind as Image of the Divine by : Laela Zwollo

Download or read book St. Augustine and Plotinus: the Human Mind as Image of the Divine written by Laela Zwollo and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Augustine and Plotinus: the Human Mind as Image of the Divine Laela Zwollo provides an inside view of two of the most influential thinkers of late antiquity: the Christian Augustine and the Neo-Platonist Plotinus. By exploring the finer points and paradoxes of their doctrines of the image of God (the human soul/intellect), the illustrious church father’s complex interaction with his most important non-biblical source comes into focus. In order to fathom Augustine, we should first grasp the beauty in Plotinus’ philosophy and its attractiveness to Christians. This monograph will contribute to a better understanding of the formative years of Christianity as well as later ancient philosophy. It can serve as a handbook for becoming acquainted with the two thinkers, as well as for delving into the profundity of their thought.


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