Metaphor and Symbol in St. Augustine's De civitate dei

A summary of texts in 'De civitate dei' concerning Jerusalem and Babylon as symbols of the city of God and the city of man. L. is certainly correct that a symbolic or allegorical exegesis of Scripture underlies 'De civitate dei' and is vital to other of A.s works as well. A; is much closer to the He...

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Author:George Lavere
Pages:225-243
Language:English
Format:Essay
Topic:- Works > Augustine writer > Poetry > Metaphors / Comparisons
- Works > Augustine writer > Poetry > Symbolism
- Works > De civitate Dei > Topics > [Métaphores / symboles]
Parent Work: Augustine: 'Second Founder of the Faith'
Status:Active
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Summary:A summary of texts in 'De civitate dei' concerning Jerusalem and Babylon as symbols of the city of God and the city of man. L. is certainly correct that a symbolic or allegorical exegesis of Scripture underlies 'De civitate dei' and is vital to other of A.s works as well. A; is much closer to the Hebrew notion of a name, that it signifies the very being of a thing, than is often recognized. A. takes his exegetical principles in this regard from Gal. 4/22-24 and I Cor. 10-11.

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