The Confessions of Saint Augustine: An Annotated Bibliography of Modern Criticis

Description: The Confessions of Saint Augustine by Richard Severson This work documents the story of 20th-century criticism and praise for Augustines classic, an ancient text that has grown in stature like few other Western classics. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The modern scholarly verdict about the Confessions has been nothing short of sensational. This work documents the story of 20th-century criticism and praise for Augustines classic, an ancient text that has grown in stature like few other Western classics. Disciplines such as psychology, literature, and religion, plus many others, all claim it as their own. The first chapter of this study puts modern Confessions scholarship into historical context. The other chapters are devoted to autobiographical studies, literary influences, philosophical interpretations, psychology, spirituality, and theological themes. Of interest to scholars and students in many disciplines.At the end of the 19th century a new critical spirit of inquiry and scholarship helped to change how we think about religious texts. The new criticism uncovered problems with Augustines Confessions; he may have dramatized events concerning his conversion to Christianity, for example. Yet, this work has proved to be relevant in the 20th century like few other ancient texts. That such variegated attention has been devoted to it is testimony to Augustines enduring legacy. His stature in Western civilization is of the first order, comparable to Homer and Virgil, Plato and Aristotle, Moses and Paul. Author Biography RICHARD SEVERSON is Reference Librarian at Marylhurst College in Marylhurst, Oregon. His first book, Time, Death, and Eternity, was published in 1995. Table of Contents Foreword by G. E. GormanPrefaceAcknowledgmentsModern Criticism of the ConfessionsAutobiographical StudiesClassical and Literary ScholarshipConversion ExperienceTime and Other Philosophical IssuesPsychological CriticismSpirituality and Reader GuidanceStructural Unity of the TextTheological InterpretationIndex of Authors and EditorsIndex of TitlesIndex of Subjects Review .,."for scholars in any field whose research brings them into contact with this text of central importance to Western thought, Severson has provided an invaluable resource."-Religion and the Arts.,."universities offering graduate work in areas that study Augustines life and work will find it helpful."-Choice?...for scholars in any field whose research brings them into contact with this text of central importance to Western thought, Severson has provided an invaluable resource.?-Religion and the Arts?...universities offering graduate work in areas that study Augustines life and work will find it helpful.?-Choice..."universities offering graduate work in areas that study Augustines life and work will find it helpful."-Choice..."for scholars in any field whose research brings them into contact with this text of central importance to Western thought, Severson has provided an invaluable resource."-Religion and the Arts Promotional Documents the story of modern crticism and praise for Augustines classic, an ancient text that has grown in stature like few other Western classics. Long Description The modern scholarly verdict about the Confessions has been nothing short of sensational. This work documents the story of 20th-century criticism and praise for Augustines classic, an ancient text that has grown in stature like few other Western classics. Disciplines such as psychology, literature, and religion, plus many others, all claim it as their own. The first chapter of this study puts modern Confessions scholarship into historical context. The other chapters are devoted to autobiographical studies, literary influences, philosophical interpretations, psychology, spirituality, and theological themes. Of interest to scholars and students in many disciplines. At the end of the 19th century a new critical spirit of inquiry and scholarship helped to change how we think about religious texts. The new criticism uncovered problems with Augustines Confessions ; he may have dramatized events concerning his conversion to Christianity, for example. Yet, this work has proved to be relevant in the 20th century like few other ancient texts. That such variegated attention has been devoted to it is testimony to Augustines enduring legacy. His stature in Western civilization is of the first order, comparable to Homer and Virgil, Plato and Aristotle, Moses and Paul. Review Quote "...universities offering graduate work in areas that study Augustines life and work will find it helpful." Choice Promotional "Headline" Documents the story of modern crticism and praise for Augustines classic, an ancient text that has grown in stature like few other Western classics. Details ISBN0313299951 Year 1996 ISBN-10 0313299951 ISBN-13 9780313299957 Format Hardcover Imprint Greenwood Press Subtitle An Annotated Bibliography of Modern Criticism, 1888-1995 Country of Publication United States Edited by Richard Severson DEWEY 016.2702092 Illustrations indexes Author Richard Severson Short Title CONFESSIONS OF ST AUGUSTINE Language English Media Book Place of Publication Westport Publication Date 1996-11-25 Series Bibliographies and Indexes in Religious Studies Pages 168 DOI 10.1604/9780313299957 Series Number 40 UK Release Date 1996-11-25 AU Release Date 1996-11-25 NZ Release Date 1996-11-25 US Release Date 1996-11-25 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Edition Description Annotated edition Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:22534259;

Price: 129.72 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-01-04T03:08:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD