The Place of De magistro in Augustine’s Theology of Words and the Word

This article investigates the place of De magistro within Augustine’s developing theology of words and the Word through a reverse chronological reading. This is necessary because, despite its emphasis on words, De magistro never refers to Christ as the "Word." It would be easy, therefore,...

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Main Author: Ployd, Adam (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Philosophy Documentation Center 2023
In: Augustinian studies
Year: 2023, Volume: 54, Issue: 1, Pages: 43-56
IxTheo Classification:KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
NBF Christology
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