Title: Creatio ex nihilo and the theology of St. Augustine : the anti-Manichaean polemic and beyond /
Authors: Torchia, N. Joseph 1953-
Publisher: P. Lang,
Year: 1999
Subjects: Augustine,; Creation History of doctrines; Christianity and other religions Manichaeism; Manichaeism Relations Christianity.; Creation History of doctrines
Abstract: "This study proceeds from an investigation of the significance of the Christian doctrine of creatio ex nihilo in some of the key components of St. Augustine's extended anti-Manichaean polemic. To a great extent, his devastating critique of the Manichaeans' world view, their conception of evil, and their most fundamental theological presuppositions relied heavily upon the affirmation that God ultimately created everything that exists from nothing.