Contemplation and classical Christianity a study in Augustine Kenney, John Peter creator author. text bibliography Electronic books. History enk 2014 monographic eng remote 1 online resource This study explores Augustine's developing understanding of contemplation, beginning with his earliest accounts written before his baptism and ending with the Confessions. The arc of Augustine's thought through these years of transition leads into the Confessions, giving a vantage point to survey its classical Christian theology of contemplation. Cover; Contemplation and Classical Christianity: A Study in Augustine; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Contents; Introduction; 1: Contemplation and Pagan Monotheism; PLATONIC MONOTHEISM; PSYCHIC DESCENT; "A PRESENCE BEYOND KNOWLEDGE"; 2: Transcendence and Christian Monotheism; "A FEW BOOKS OF PLOTINUS"; THE LOGIC OF CHRISTIAN THEISM; "FATHER OF OUR AWAKENING"; 3: Contemplation at Cassiciacum; "TRUTH IS THE FACE OF GOD"; PLATONISM AND THE SOLILOQUIA; "THE LIGHT OF OUR MINDS"; 4: Early Catholic Treatises; "NOTHING IS BETTER THAN THE HUMAN SOUL"; MONASTIC TEXTS; ECCLESIASTICAL TEXTS 5: Christian TranscendentalismTHE CONTRADICTORES OF CONFESSIONS XII; THE HEAVEN OF HEAVEN; MONICA AT OSTIA; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index Locorum; General Index specialized John Peter Kenney. Includes bibliographical references and index. of Hippo, Saint Augustine 354-430 of Hippo, Saint Augustine 354-430 Contemplation Theology, Doctrinal History Early church, ca. 30-600 Théologie dogmatique Histoire ca 30-600 (Église primitive) Contemplation Theology, Doctrinal Early church 30-600 fast BR1720.A9 270.2092 Oxford early Christian studies 9780191747328 0191747327 http://proxy.library.tamu.edu/login?url=https://academic.oup.com/book/10027 LUN 131114 20260319161533.8 in00005712642 eng