The Oxford Guide to the Historical Reception of Augustine

Willemien Otten editor Karla Pollmann editor

Format:Set / collection

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:29th Aug '13

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The Oxford Guide to the Historical Reception of Augustine (OGHRA) is a ground-breaking international and interdisciplinary enterprise on the impact of the thought and work of Augustine of Hippo (AD 354 - 430). Arguably the most influential early Christian thinker in the Western part of the Roman Empire, Augustine's impact has reached further than the religious domain and he has become a veritable icon of western culture. OGHRA maps this influence not just in theology, his traditional area of prominence, but far beyond, taking into account fields such as political theory, ethics, music, education, semiotics, literature, philosophy, psychotherapy, religion, and popular culture. Beginning with a detailed introduction, it offers chapter-length discussions and contextualization on the general characteristics of Augustine's reception in various periods, as well as on specific themes as wide-ranging as Islam and gender. OGHRA also surveys the material transmission and intellectual reception of almost all of Augustine's extant works, documented in the light of recent research. The largest part of the volumes comprises around 600 entries which describe, analyse, and evaluate Augustine's influence on a broad variety of key figures and themes through the ages. Edited by Karla Pollmann (Editor-in-Chief), in collaboration with Willemien Otten (Editor) and twenty co-editors, it contains high quality scholarship from over 400 international experts. Offering precise information, with references to both primary and secondary sources, this reference work is unique in the breadth of material covered. It aims to survey the legacy of Augustine and make it available both to specialists and readers from other fields who may be unfamiliar with the scope of his impact.

It is rare to find a reference work that has the potential to affect so many different areas of thought ... the Guide provides a much-needed update to earlier tomes on Augustine ... there are few guides as accomplished and noteworthy as this one. * Church History and Religious Culture *
Macy gives a brief, but helpful, introduction to the reception of Augustines sacramental theology, one that might be drawn upon in the ongoing conversation of broad sacramentality. A perfect example of the contemporary relevance of these volumes. Highly recommended. * Christopher R. Brewer, Transpositions *
a new indispensable reference work on the reception of Augustine ... it is recommended wholeheartedly, without reservations, and with great gratitude to all editors and contributors. * Tarmo Toom, Reviews in Religion and Theology *
remarkable ... a very high standard and are appreciably more comprehensive and coherent than most collective volumes now appearing. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

ISBN: 9780199299164

Dimensions: 283mm x 228mm x 123mm

Weight: 5784g

2000 pages