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The Problem of Self-Love in St. Augustine
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Exploring the complex nature of self-love, the book delves into St. Augustine of Hippo's perspective, highlighting its duality as both an expression of love for God and a potential form of hatred. It examines the universal tendency of self-love while emphasizing the necessity of aligning it with divine love. The text presents conflicting assertions about self-love, prompting a deep reconciliation of these ideas and their implications for understanding human relationships with God and oneself.
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The Problem of Self-Love in St. Augustine, Oliver O'Donovan
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- 2006
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- Title
- The Problem of Self-Love in St. Augustine
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oliver O'Donovan
- Publisher
- Wipf and Stock
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781597529532
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the complex nature of self-love, the book delves into St. Augustine of Hippo's perspective, highlighting its duality as both an expression of love for God and a potential form of hatred. It examines the universal tendency of self-love while emphasizing the necessity of aligning it with divine love. The text presents conflicting assertions about self-love, prompting a deep reconciliation of these ideas and their implications for understanding human relationships with God and oneself.