The Soul And Its Origin

The Soul And Its Origin is a philosophical and theological treatise written by Saint Augustine, a prominent Christian theologian and philosopher of the 4th century AD. The book explores the nature of the soul and its relationship to God, drawing on both Christian and Platonic ideas.Augustine begins by examining the concept of the soul itself, arguing that it is a spiritual substance that is distinct from the body. He then goes on to discuss the origins of the soul, positing that it is created by God and infused into the body at the moment of conception.Throughout the book, Augustine explores various aspects of the soul, including its immortality, its capacity for knowledge and understanding, and its relationship to sin and salvation. He also discusses the concept of free will, arguing that the soul has the ability to choose between good and evil, but that it is ultimately dependent on God's grace for salvation.Overall, The Soul And Its Origin is a profound and thought-provoking work that continues to influence Christian theology and philosophy to this day.THIS 70 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: St. Augustin Anti-Pelagian Writings: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V5, by Saint Augustin . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183955.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.