The use of Augustine by Latomus - and Luther

Like Luther, Latomus clearly regarded Augustine's thought as fundamental. The question is thus whether such a common reference from two disagreeing theologians is legitimate, and why Augustine then must be said to be a two-headed dragon. To flesh out the differences and similarities between Latomus...

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Author:Anna Vind
Published: S.n., s.l., 2004
Pages:132-150
Format:Article
Topic:- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Charité. Amitié] > [Charité/amour du prochain] > Love
- Influence and Survival > The Reformation (1521-...) > [Auteurs divers : Luther, Calvin, Karlstadt, Mélanchthon] > Luther, Martin (1483-1546)
- Influence and Survival > Early Modern Period (1453-1789) > [Latomus (Jacques, c.1475-1544)]
Parent Work: Luther between present and past
Status:Active
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Summary:Like Luther, Latomus clearly regarded Augustine's thought as fundamental. The question is thus whether such a common reference from two disagreeing theologians is legitimate, and why Augustine then must be said to be a two-headed dragon. To flesh out the differences and similarities between Latomus and Augustine, Vind compares their views of indifferent works, of sin and of virtues - especially the virtue of love. In conclusion, Vind points to ambivalence in the concept of sin and evil desire in Augustine, which might reveal an ambiguity in Augustine's theology as a whole. Perhaps this ambiguity makes opposing theological conclusions possible: the ones of Latomus as well as the ones of Luther.