Augustine of Hippo (354-430) strongly influenced western theology, but
he has often been accused of over-emphasizing the unity of God to the detriment
of the Trinity. In Augustine and the Trinity, Lewis Ayres offers a new
treatment of this important figure, demonstrating how Augustine's writings
offer one of the most sophisticated early theologies of the Trinity developed
after the Council of Nicaea (325).
Building on recent research, Ayres argues that Augustine was influenced
by a wide variety of earlier Latin Christian traditions which stressed the
irreducibility of Father, Son and Spirit.
Augustine combines these traditions with material from non-Christian
Neoplatonists in a very personal synthesis.
Ayres also argues that Augustine shaped a powerful account of Christian
ascent toward understanding of, as well as participation in the divine life,
one that begins in faith and models itself on Christ's humility.
Year: 2010
Edition: 1
Language: english
Pages: 375
ISBN 13: 9780521838863
File: PDF, 3.23 MB
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