Subjects
Augustine (Saint -- Bishop of Hippo), Confessiones (Augustinus)
Abstract
his paper suggests that the “Shameless Shame” of Augustine’s manipulatory language and rhetoric in the Confessions serves the distinct purpose of converting the reader to Catholicism. By tracing the way in which St. Augustine uses diverse literary forms to appeal to his readers and guide their path. This paper suggests that there is a particular reason for the rise of Catholicism, and it’s not just faith. Augustine’s use of language that could appeal to multiple strata of society allowed each to take their path to conversion, but ultimately conversion comes to be seen as a social act. One imbued with social power and ultimately for social reasons.
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/13175
Recommended Citation
Eastman, Regina
(1991)
"Shameless Shame: St. Augustine's Confessions,"
Anthós Journal (1990-1996): Vol. 1:
No.
2, Article 5.
Available at:
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/anthos_archives/vol1/iss2/5
