St. Augustine's Doctrine on the Inspiration and Canonicity of Scripture - Hardcover

St. Augustine's Doctrine on the Inspiration and Canonicity of Scripture

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'St. Augustine's Doctrine on the Inspiration and Canonicity of Scripture' is a scholarly examination of the theological foundations laid by one of the most significant figures in Christian history. Written by Rev. Charles Joseph Costello, this work explores how Saint Augustine of Hippo perceived the divine origin, authority, and boundaries of the Bible. The text meticulously reconstructs Augustine's views on the nature of inspiration, the inerrancy of the sacred authors, and the historical process through which the Church recognized the books of the Old and New Testaments as canonical. Costello draws upon an extensive array of Augustine's original writings, including his major treatises, letters, and sermons, to provide a comprehensive look at the patristic approach to the written Word of God. The study is particularly valuable for its focus on the intersection of ecclesiastical tradition and scriptural authority in the fourth and fifth centuries. This work serves as an essential resource for theologians, students of patristics, and those interested in the development of biblical hermeneutics. By analyzing the Augustinian legacy, the book offers profound insights into the intellectual architecture that has shaped Western Christian thought regarding the role and sanctity of the scriptures for centuries.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. 9781026003978

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