Augustine and Evolution: A Study in the Saint's De Genesi Ad Litteram and De Trinitate - Softcover

Augustine and Evolution : A Study in the Saint's De Genesi Ad Litteram and De Trinitate

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Augustine and Evolution: A Study in the Saint's De Genesi Ad Litteram and De Trinitate' is a profound scholarly investigation into the relationship between Patristic thought and the concept of evolution. Henry Woods, S.J., examines the theological and philosophical foundations of Saint Augustine's writings to determine whether his views on creation align with or contradict evolutionary theories. By meticulously analyzing Augustine's seminal works, 'De Genesi Ad Litteram' and 'De Trinitate', the author explores the concepts of seminal reasons and the nature of time and matter in the creation process.This work addresses a critical intersection of science and faith, providing a historical context for how one of the most influential Doctors of the Church approached the origins of life and the universe. It serves as an essential resource for scholars of Catholic theology, philosophy of science, and church history, offering a nuanced perspective on how ancient wisdom interacts with modern scientific inquiry. Woods provides clarity on complex metaphysical questions, ensuring that the reader understands the depth of Augustinian thought regarding the continuous creative power of God within the natural world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025335926

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