Routledge Sacred and Secular: Studies on Augustine - 465

Explore the complex relationship between religious and worldly concepts in this scholarly collection from Routledge. Sacred and Secular: Studies on Augustine and Latin Christianity: 465 offers an in-depth look at how early Christian writers viewed the boundaries of the sacred and the secular. This volume focuses heavily on the contributions of Augustine and Gregory the Great, examining how these ideas functioned in the daily life and practice of Late Antiquity. Readers will gain insight into the intellectual landscape of Latin Christianity, including the tensions between heresy and orthodoxy. Specific attention is given to the Pelagian controversy, providing context for how these theological debates shaped the era. This collection is an essential resource for those studying ancient history, Latin Christianity, and the development of early Christian thought.