Neoplatonic Influences in Augustine's Confessions

Authors

Shon H. Kraley, Portland State University

Subjects

Augustine (Saint -- Bishop of Hippo), Confessiones (Augustinus), Neoplatonism

Abstract

Augustine wrote the Confession at a time when Christianity was still a small religion mostly populated with peasants and lower-class individuals. This paper argues that he actively utilized Neoplatonic philosophies and ideas in order to give credibility to his Christian doctrine. By doing so he accomplished the goal of expanding Christianity and appealing to the Intellegentsia.

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Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/13113

Recommended Citation

Kraley, Shon H. (1990) "Neoplatonic Influences in Augustine's Confessions," Anthós Journal (1990-1996): Vol. 1: No. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/anthos_archives/vol1/iss1/6