Soundings in St. Augustine's imagination
By: by Robert J. O'Connell.
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
Subjects: Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo.; Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo.; Christian saints -- Algeria -- Hippo (Extinct city) -- Biography -- History and criticism.; Imagination -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
Other titles: Soundings in Saint Augustine's imagination
Description: As a young student in Paris, O'Connell was first enamored of the intriguing artistic imagery of Augustine's works. The imagery continued to impress him as his scholarship continued. Now, after many years of research and rewarding study, a thorough treatment of Augustine's "image clusters" is revealed in this volume, Soundings in St. Augustine's Imagination. That St. Augustine's writings are empowered by use of poetic imagery is of interest to readers of philosophy and theology, as well as language.

In this work, Augustine's imagery is used as a basis to shed light on some of his thought which had previously puzzled the scholarly world. Soundings in St. Augustine's Imagination is an imperative addition to any philosophical library and a rich reward for all intrigued by his dramatic use of language and metaphor.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [293]-296) and indexes.