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Christus Sacerdos in the Preaching of St. Augustine: Christ and Christian Identity

Christus Sacerdos in the Preaching of St. Augustine: Christ and Christian Identity

Jones, Daniel
Drobner, Hubertus

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Series: Patrologia - Beiträge Zum Studium der Kirchenväter, Book 14

Religion General General Christianity

ISBN10: 3631530153
ISBN13: 9783631530153
Publisher: Peter Lang
Published: Jul 26 2004
Pages: 494
Weight: 1.30
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
This study examines how St. Augustine uses the motif Christus Sacerdos to synthesize the entire mystery of Christ, to define Christian identity, and to oppose counter-identities and doctrines, especially those symbolized by pagan priesthoods. The bishop of Hippo continually joins these three elements - Christology, Christian identity, and polemic - so that the doctrine of Christ is always related to its implications for life on the ground. Augustine shows how the doctrine of Christ entails an identity and an ideal for Christians, defining who they are and what they are to become. He reinforces his teaching about Christ and the Christian with polemic against opposing doctrines, demonstrating the truth of the Christian religion in opposition to pagan cult, and portraying Christian identity in contrast to pagan counter-identity. The study is notable for its attention to how Augustine's Christology functions in his broader thought, especially his pastoral care.

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