Publisher's Synopsis
Nature Imagery In The Works Of St. Augustine is a scholarly book by Mary John Holman that explores the use of nature imagery in the writings of St. Augustine. St. Augustine was a prominent theologian and philosopher of the early Christian Church, and his works have had a profound influence on Western thought.In this book, Holman examines the ways in which St. Augustine used nature imagery to express his ideas about God, the soul, and the human condition. She analyzes his use of metaphors drawn from the natural world, such as light, darkness, water, and fire, and shows how these images were used to convey complex theological concepts.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific works by St. Augustine, such as Confessions and City of God. Holman provides a detailed analysis of each work, highlighting the nature imagery used and its significance in the context of the text.Overall, Nature Imagery In The Works Of St. Augustine is a valuable resource for scholars and students of theology, philosophy, and literature who are interested in the use of nature imagery in religious and philosophical texts. It provides a thorough and insightful analysis of St. Augustine's use of nature imagery, and sheds light on the ways in which this imagery contributed to his theological and philosophical ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
