Theology 1 Notes (Augustine, Scripture, and Prayer) PDF

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THEOLOGY 1 NOTES (AUGUSTINE, SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER) The Augustinian prayer Leader: Let us turn to God with hearts filled with gratitude and praise. (short pause) When we live in unity. All: How good and how pleasant it is. Leader: Pray for us, O Holy Father St. Augustine All: That we may dwell together in peace. Let us pray: GOD OUR FATHER, your Son promised to be present in the midst of all who come together in His name. Help us to recognize His presence among us and experience in our hearts the abundance of your grace, your mercy and your peace, in truth and in love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen Leader: Our Lady of Good Counsel All: Pray for us Leader: You have made us for Yourself All: Our heart is restless untiI it rests in You. PRAYER AT THE END OF THE CLASS Leader: Praise be the name of the Lord. All: Now and forever. Amen. CSA-B Vision Statement An Augustinian educative and evangelizing community of dynamic lifelong learners with high ethical standards and global competence intent upon the holistic transformation of the human person and society. Distinctive Characteristics of CSA-B VISION a. Augustinian - CSA-B is administered by the Order of St. Augustine (O.S.A.), particularly by the Filipino Augustinians. The quality of education given and earned at CSA-B is in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church and of its spiritual founder, Augustine of Hippo. Mission – defines or describes what an organization is trying to achieve through its plan or actions (Cambridge Dictionary). The CSA-B Mission is to let all people unite with one heart and one mind in the presence of God especially in this time of difficulties and to continue to evangelize or giving instruction to them, to continue to serve and love God, through our family, community, society and to the whole world. The Vision Statement An evangelized and transformed community of Augustinian stakeholders exemplifying Augustinian values in service of the church and the community. The Mission Statement The office of the VPAFRA is committed to provide programs that imbibe the Christian Augustinian values and moral refinement through religious activities, community service and Augustinian formation and pedagogy. Vice President of Augustinian Formation Religious Affairs and Mission (VPAFRAM) Augustinian formation, religious affairs and mission - vision Evangelize and transform the members of the academic community into individuals who exemplify the Augustinian values in service of the church and the community. The Vision of VPAFRAM is to teach and develop the values of St Augustine to the students; the Augustinian spirit and to be able to serve the Church and to their communities. In other words, the VPAFRAM wants the students to live like St. Augustine as the example to others in the community and society. Logos - “Word; Phrase; Speech; Reason” - Not just a single word, but any language-based thought. - Talking about “Study of” Theology - The Study of God - It comes from the Greek words ‘theos’ (God) and ‘logos’ (word, phrase, speech, science or reason). Nominally speaking, theology means study of God Meaning of Theology Objectively speaking – it means the science treating of God. Subjectively – it means the scientific knowledge of God and of Divine things. Sources of Theology 1. Tradition – It comes from the Latin word ‘traditio’ which means ‘to pass down’ and its real meaning, it something handed down from one generation to another. This referred to the list of beliefs that were passed down from Jesus to His followers until they reached Christians today. 2. Scripture (Holy Scriptures) – it comes from the Latin word ‘scriptura’ which means ‘anything written’ but this concept of Scripture is fully upheld by the Christian teachings. The first section is the Old Testament that speaks about the Jewish people... and the second section speaks about the Jesus and the early community. 3. Reason – It comes from the Latin word ‘ratio’ which means ‘I think’ but its real meaning is that, power of the mind whereby it draws just conclusions from the true and clear principles. Reason is used to under the divine guidance, described and taught in the context during their time. 2. Historical Theology – it investigates the development of Christian thought in its growth through the centuries since times. 3. Practical Theology – it focuses on pastoral application of biblical truths in modern life. 4. Christian Ethics/Moral Theology – is the branch of theology that studies in a systematic way the practical implication of God’s revelatory intervention in Jesus Christ. It is concerned with the kind of people we ought to be and the kinds of actions we ought to perform or avoid. 5. Philosophical Theology – is the process of doing theology with the aid and support of philosophical reflection, language and methods. 6. Apologetics – (“Speaking in defense”) it is the religious discipline of defending the religious through systematic argumentation and discourse. 7. Christian Apologetics – is a branch of Christian theology that defends Christianity against objections. 8. Systematic Theology – It refers to something being put into a system; a discipline of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational and coherent account on the doctrine of the Christian faith. Reasons for Studying Theology 1. Everything is theological. 2. To know what you believe and why you believe. 3. To defend the faith and guard against false teaching 4. Our beliefs impact our actions. 5. As a means of worship Most High God is summed up, commanded the apostles to preach the Gospel. Types of Revelation 1. General (or indirect) revelation – called 'general' it is available to everyone. This is often used to describe the way God is revealed through the natural world, conscience, people, awareness of morality, scripture or reason. 2. The second type of revelation is known as 'special' revelation. In contrast to general revelation, special revelation occurs only in specific ways; to certain people or in certain objects. Man's Response to God 142 By his Revelation, "the invisible God, from the fullness of his love, as his friends, and moves among them, in order to invite and receive them into his own company." The adequate response to this invitation is faith. 143 By faith, man completely submits his intellect and his will to God. With his whole being man gives his assent to God the revealer. Sacred Scripture calls this human response to God, the author of revelation, "the obedience of faith".3 (CCC). Faith and Its Meaning Faith Faith grows in our life when we step in obedience” To obey (Latin, ob-audire) to listen; in faith is to submit freely to the word that has been heard, because its truth is guaranteed by God. her assent: "Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be [done] to me according to your word."12 Elizabeth greeted her: "Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord."13 It is for this faith that all generations have called Mary blessed.14 Source of Faith Jesus – the author of faith “Looking away unto Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God” (Heb. 12:2). Author: Originator, Inaugurator, leader, Pioneer and Forerunner Faith Faith is a grace 153... Faith is a gift of God, a supernatural virtue infused by him. "Before this faith can be exercised, man must have the grace of God to move and assist him; he must have the interior helps of the Holy Spirit, who moves the heart and converts it to God, Faith is a human act 155 In faith, the human intellect and will cooperate with divine grace: "Believing is an act of the intellect assenting to the divine truth by command of the will moved by God through grace."27 Faith and understanding 158"Faith seeks understanding":33 it is intrinsic to faith that a believer desires to know better the One in whom he has put his faith, and to understand better what He has revealed; in the words of St. Augustine, "I believe, When we contemplate the blessings of faith even now, as if gazing at a reflection in a mirror, it is as if we already possessed the wonderful things which our faith assures us we shall one day enjoy.48 Effects of Faith Love to Christ (1 Pet. 1:8) Confidence (Eph. 3: 1-21) Joy (Romans 5:11) Prayer (Heb. 4: 16) Attention to His ordinances & profit by them (Heb. 4:2) Zeal in the promotion of His glory (1 Cor. 15: 58) Holiness of heart and life (Mt. 7:20) Elements of Faith Firm – (Strong/Steadfast) Authentic (Real) “And Jesus answered them, truly, I say to you, if you have faith not doubt, you will not only has been done to the fig tree but even if you say to this mountain, taken up and thrown into will happen; whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive faith” (Mt. 21: 21-22). TOPIC 3: LIFE OF ST. AUGUSTINE AND HIS WORKS Important Facts Real name: Aurelius Augustinus Augustine was born at Tagaste (November 13, 354) in the Roman Province of Africa, to Patricius St. Monica. His father was a pagan while his mother was a Christian, and they belonged to an honorable upper-class family; he had (Navigius) and sister (Perpetua) He formally converted to Christianity in 386 and was baptized by Saint Ambrose in 387. He completed his Christian Apology, ‘On the Holiness of the Catholic 388. He was ordained as priest in Algeria in 391, where he gained much respect and fame as a preacher. Several of his original sermons have been carefully preserved. In 395, he was appointed the coadjutor Bishop of Hippo and was soon to the position of full Bishop, gaining the name ‘Augustine He held this position till 430. A devout Christian, he passionately defended the religion from its detractors and involved himself in convincing people to convert to Christianity. Works He was a prolific writer who had authored more than a hundred books. His works which have greatly influenced the development of Christian theology include apologies, works on Christian doctrine, and exegetical works. Saint Augustine is mainly revered for his contribution to Western religion and philosophy through his teachings and various sermons. A man of high intellect, his works have covered various religious fields such as Christian anthropology, astrology, ecclesiology, etc. He wrote ‘Confessions’ a set of 13 books in Latin in which he gave an account of his conversion to Christianity. The books are presumed to be written during 397 and 398. His other major works include: ‘The City of God’ and ‘On the Trinity.” Patron Saint of Brewers, Printers, Theologians, Cities and Dioceses ROMANIANUS - A rich man, a family friend who subsidized his studies CICERO - A Latin poet, author of Hortencius who led him to discover wisdom FAUSTUS - Supreme head of the Manicheans AMBROSE - Bishop of Milan who introduced him to embrace christianity JEROME - A great, studious and learned Christian with whom he interacted in intellectual discussions on the Bible PONTICIANUS - Employee of the Imperial Court VICTORINUS - Famous Philosopher; translator from Greek into Latin of Aristotle’s Books IMPORTANT BOOKS WRITTEN BY ST. AUGUSTINE Augustine wrote more than 200 volumes of Books, thousands of Letters, Sermons, Commentaries and small Treatises. Among those important books are: o THE CONFESSIONS (396- 400 - (Confessiones) o THE CITY OF GOD (413 - 426 - '(De Civitate Dei) o ON THE TRINITY OF GOD - (De Trinitate) The City of God - Being a political realist, St. Augustine wrote a book, “The City of God.” - This is one of his famous books. - The ‘City of God’ was written by St. Augustine just for the sake of the situations of the Christians in Rome. - Through this, St. Augustine asserts that there is distinction between the city of God and the city of Man. - The city of God and the city of Man are introduced early in this part of The City of God; these two cities offer competing ideals that people strive for. - Eventually, only those who devote themselves to God and prioritize loving Jesus will find true happiness and salvation. - Those who choose to live according to the ideals of the city of Man, however, will be met with eternal punishment. (https://study.com/acad emy/lesson/st-augustines-city-of- god.html) On the Trinity - In his work De Trinitate (“On the Trinity”), Augustine undertook to render the essence of the Trinity understandable in terms of the Trinitarian structure of the human person: the Holy Spirit appears as the Spirit of love, which joins Father and Son and draws people into this communion… (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Th e-Trinity-by-Augustine) St.Augustine and De Trinitate - St Augustine of Hippo was a theologian and philosopher in the early Church. He is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers in Western Christianity. - Augustine wrote De Trinitate to try and correct the heretical teachings on the Trinity that were arising at the time. - He sought to define the Trinity and ensure that the three Persons were understood and given equality with regards to greatness. - He stated that two parts of the Trinity are equal in power to the third part, e.g.: the greatness of the Father + the greatness of the Holy Spirit = the drawing people towards God; The Paraclete (Helper) - A useful way of understanding the Trinity is by thinking of how H2O comes in three forms: liquid, ice and steam. These different forms are still all H2O, just like the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are different but still God. The Confessions Summary - Augustine's Confessionsis a diverse blend of autobiography, philosophy, theology, and critical exegesis of the Christian Bible. - The first nine Books (or chapters) of the work trace the story of Augustine's life, from his birth (354 A.D.) up to the events that took place just after his conversion to Catholicism (386 A.D.). - Augustine treats this autobiography as much more than an opportunity to recount his life, however, and there is hardly an event mentioned that does not have an accompanying religious or philosophical In fact, the events that Augustine chooses to recount are selected mainly with a view to these larger issues. - The last four Books of the Confessions depart from autobiography altogether, focusing directly on religious and philosophical issues of memory (Book X), time and eternity (Book XI), and the interpretation of the Book of Genesis (Books XII - Despite this apparent sudden content, however, the Confessions are remarkably coherent as in making his autobiography a profoundly reflective one, has already introduced many of the same ideas and themes that receive b. Educative - CSA-B is an institution of learning that provides quality education in the following major areas of discipline: Arts, Sciences, Education, Information Technology, Engineering, Nursing, Medical Technology, Pharmacy, Accountancy, Library Science, Entrepreneurship, Business Education, Basic and Pre- elementary Education. It aims to pursue premier Catholic education through innovative instruction, relevant research and sustainable community service. c. Evangelizing – CSA-B educates its pupils and students to become agents of social change according to the Gospel and Augustinian values. d. Community – CSA-B is an institution of learning or a school wherein the members, namely, the administration and administrators, the pupils and students, the faculty and non-academic personnel, with the collaboration or help of their co- partners, namely, the parents and the alumni, work together harmoniously in a conducive and friendly atmosphere for the holistic growth of every member in particular and of the entire institution in general so that every member and co-partner will become closer to Jesus Christ or to God. CSA-B Mission Statement Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod is a Filipino Augustinian school that fosters a community life that is of one mind and one heart on the way to God, and pursues premier Catholic education through innovative instruction, relevant research and sustainable community service. St. Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B Augustinian formation, religious affairs and mission - mission The office of the VPAFRAM is committed to provide programs that invigorate the values of unitas, caritas and veritas through religious activities, community service, moral refinement and Augustinian pedagogy. The VPAFRAM wants the students to be committed to live out the Augustinian Values: Unity, Love and Truth (Unitas, Caritas et Veritas) in their daily lives, either they are inside or outside the school campus or wherever they are and whatever they do. TOPIC 1: MEANING OF THEOLOGY Theology Program Theology Requirements (see: CSA- B Student book, 2006 ed., p. 20) As a Catholic school, CSA-B puts premium on deepening the student’s Christian Catholic faith and values. A major requirement for graduation is the completion of twelve (12) units of Theology for both Catholic and Non-Catholic students. Non-Catholics are advised to treat Theology courses as cultural or historical subjects. CSA-B does not recognize Theology subjects taken from non-Catholic institutions. As a general rule, Theology subjects shall be taken sequentially, with Theology I as a pre-requisite to all Theology subjects. to have Theology = Theos + Logos Theos - “God” - Not a personal name, but a generic title for the divine being. Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B help determine how to understand like for instance, the Bible. 4. Experience (Christian Experience) – it is the religious knowledge which is acquired by any exercise, enjoyment or sufferings either of the body or mind. Most Christians consider experience to be an important source of theological understanding using the external senses. Areas of Theology 1. God (Theology) – The study of God’s existence; who is God 2. Christ (Christology) – The study of His person, life, work/ministry 3. Holy Spirit (Pneumatology) – The study of His Work 4. Scripture (Bibliology) – The study of God’s revelation to us through the sacred scripture. 5. Humanity (Theological Anthropology) – The study of humankind in relation to Divine Being. 6. Salvation (Soteriology) – The study of what God has been doing throughout the history of the world in order to redeem His people. 7. Sin (Hamartiology) – The study of the nature of sin and its effects to the people and the world 8. Church (Christology) – The study of the formation and the structure, leadership and the nature of the church. 9. Angels (Angelology) – The study of the nature of angels 10. Last things (Eschatology) – The study of prophecy, heaven, hell and the judgment. a faculty or Branches of Theology 1. Biblical Theology – it refers to the study of the Bible that seeks to discover what the biblical writers Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B believed, Goals of Theology 1. To glorify God 2. To think theologically 3. To live accordingly.... 4. To connect faith and practices biblical TOPIC 2: REVELATION AND FAITH The Revelation and Its meaning, etc. and Faith… The Revelation and Its Meaning 1. Revelation – it comes from the Greek word ‘apokalypsis’ which means uncovering, unveiling, exposing or manifesting something hidden. ‘Apo’ means ‘away from’ ‘Kalupsis’ means ‘a hiding or ‘veiling’ Therefore, ‘apokalypsis’ means ‘a revealing’ or ‘taking away of a veil.’ 2. Real Meaning - it is the communication of some truths by God to rational creatures through means which are beyond the ordinary course of nature (Catholic Encyclopedia) doctrines Stages of Revelation 1. Adam and Eve – Our first parents wherein God had appeared Himself to them 2. Redemption of Nation (Noah) – God had appeared to Noah (the only righteous person and remained faithful to God), by telling him to make an ‘Ark.’ 3. Abraham’s Covenant – God had appeared to Abraham by telling him, I will make you the ‘Father of the Nation.’ 4. Israel: God’s Chosen People – God had appeared to His chosen people and guiding them going to Promised Land 5. Jesus Christ (Transmission of Revelation) - “Christ the Lord, in whom the entire Revelation of the Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B Meaning of Faith Faith - (Latin) ‘fides’ which means trust (Greek) ‘pistis’ which means conviction, trust, belief, dependency, integrity and persuasion or 'indirect' because (Hebrew) ‘amunh’ which means steadfastness (OT). This is used to describe the strengthening of Moses’ hands; hence, it comes to mean ‘faithfulness’ whether of God towards man or of man towards God... (Catholic Encyclopedia) Faith (Biblically) – Now faith the substance of things to be hoped for, the evidence of things that appear not (Heb. 11:1). Faith – is a supernatural virtue by which we firmly believe all the truths that God has revealed, on the Word of God revealing, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. addresses men Examples of Persons having with Great Faith Abraham - "father of all who believe “ 145 The Letter to the Hebrews, in its great eulogy of the faith of Israel's ancestors, lays special emphasis on Abraham's faith: "By faith, Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was to go."4 By faith, he lived as a stranger and pilgrim in the promised land.5 By faith, Sarah was given to conceive the son of the promise. And by faith Abraham offered his only son in sacrifice.6 (CCC) to hear or Mary - "Blessed is she who believed “ 148 The Virgin Mary most perfectly embodies the obedience of faith. By faith Mary welcomes the tidings and promise brought by the angel Gabriel, believing that "with God nothing will be impossible" and so giving Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B understand; and I understand, the better to believe."36 The freedom of faith 160To be human, "man's response to God by faith must be free, and... therefore, nobody is to be forced to embrace the faith against his will. The act of faith is of its very nature a free act."39 The necessity of faith 161Believing in Jesus Christ and in the One who sent him for our salvation is necessary for obtaining that salvation.42 "Since "without faith it is impossible to please [God]" and to attain to the fellowship of his sons, therefore without faith no one has ever attained justification, nor will anyone obtain eternal life 'But he who endures to the end.'"43 Perseverance in faith 162Faith is an entirely free gift that God makes to man. We can lose this priceless gift, as St. Paul indicated to St. Timothy: "Wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting conscience, certain persons have made shipwreck of their faith."44 To live, grow and persevere in the faith until the end we must nourish it with the word of God; we must beg the Lord to increase our faith;45 it must be "working through charity," abounding in hope, and rooted in the faith of the Church.46 Faith - the beginning of eternal life 163Faith makes us taste in advance the light of the beatific vision, the goal of our journey here below. Then we shall see God "face to face", "as he is".47 So faith is already the beginning of eternal life: in order to Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B His parents sent him to attend school at Madaura when he was 12 years old. There he learned Latin literature and gained knowledge about pagan beliefs and practices. He went to Carthage at the age of 17 to continue his education in rhetoric. His mother had raised him in the Christian faith, but he was pulled towards the Manichaean religion. As a youth he sought out different life experiences and had an affair with a young woman in Carthage who later bore him a son, named Adeodatus. Augustine became a member of ‘Manichaeism’ (believing the existence of good and evil). At the age of 19 (373 AD), he read the philosophical book of Cicero (Hortensius), arguing that the pursuit of philosophy is more important endeavor. In 374, he returned to Thagaste/Tagsate, his birthplace to and do teach grammar; in 376, he opened a do what school of Rhetoric and became a teacher. ‘Be In 383, he went to Rome to open a the sea,’ it school but was disappointed with the apathy of the Roman schools. But he if you have was asked to be a professor by Symmachus (A Prefect of the City) He accepted the position of a professor of rhetoric at the imperial court at Milan in late 384. This was a very prestigious post that enabled the holders to easily enter a political career. In Milan, he met Saint Ambrose who deeply influenced his thinking and philosophy. By this time, Augustine was disillusioned with the Manichaean and religion and was moving towards Christianity. In 386, St. Augustine had a spiritual conversion after hearing the words saying, “Tolle Lege, Tolle Lege” a brother (Take up and read) – Romans 13: 13- 14. Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B POPULAR TITLES OF ST. AUGUSTINE The Bishop of Hippo The Doctor of Grace The Wisest of the Holy Church’ in Writings of St. Augustine Confession City of God Against the Pagans The Trinity De Doctrina Christiana (On Christian Doctrine) The Enchiridion promoted The Letters hence Against the Academicians and The of Hippo’. Teacher The Free Choice of the Will The Literal Meaning of Genesis Retractions Answer to the Pelagians On Baptism, Against the Donatists Harmony of the Gospel IMPORTANT PERSONS: FAMILY MOTHER - MONNICA, a devout Christian FATHER - PATRICIUS, a village official and pagan BROTHER - NAVIGIUS, died very young SISTER - PERPETUA became a religious sister… CONCUBINE - No name was ever mentioned HIS COMPANIONS AND FRIENDS ALYPIUS - Town mate and disciple; a lawyer; later became a bishop EVODIUS - Member of the group in Milan SEVERUS - Integrated in the first Monastery POSSIDIUS - Author of the first biography of St. Augustine NEBRIDIUS - Disciple of Augustine in Italy Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B - The City of God consists of 22 books. - The City of God books one through ten provide a polemical argument against paganism in favor of Christianity. - The latter 12 books cover human history with references to Augustine's theological commitments. The City of God Summary - According to Saint Augustine, one can only attain happiness and fulfill one's obligation by embracing Christianity and loving God. - The City of God summary will show how Christianity is at the core of arguments regarding Rome and its fate. - The first ten books of The City of God are concerned largely with critiquing paganism. - The first portion tends to focus on events wherein Rome was threatened under Pagan rule and on the benefits of Christianity. - Moreover, Rome fell because of its moral and spiritual corruption, which is an awful fate that only Christianity can prevent. - The second portion addresses the shortcomings of Pagan philosophy. - Augustine focuses on eternal life. - Eternal life is only possible through Jesus Christ. - Pagan gods, such as Jupiter cannot offer eternal life. - The last twelve books focus on giving an account of human history, including the end of history and the second coming of Jesus Christ. - In this portion of the text, Augustine explains Biblical passages. He takes the beginning of human history to start with Adam and the Garden of Eden. Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B greatness of the Son. No one part is greater than another or the sum of the other two. They are not the same nor are they separate; in fact, they share the same nature. - Augustine used the idea and notion of love to explain the Trinity and its three parts - he that loves, and that which is loved, and love. Love has three parts: the Trinity does not work indivisibly, but the Father does some things, the Son other things, and the Holy Spirit yet others: or else, if they do some things together, some severally, then the Trinity is not indivisible. (De Trinitate 8:10) (https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/ztm2 4qt/revision/6) The Holy Trinity - The Holy Trinity - The Holy Trinity is one of the greatest mysteries of the Catholic faith and is an attempt to describe the mysterious nature of God. - ‘The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church {CCC} 234) - The Trinity refers to the idea that God is one but can be experienced in three different Persons. The word ‘trinity’ comes from the word ‘tri’ meaning ‘three’ and ‘unity’ meaning ‘one’. - Catholics believe that there are three distinct Persons to this one God and that these three Persons form a unity. This belief is called the doctrine of the Trinity. - God the Father -The Creator and sustainer of all things - God the Son - the incarnation of God as a human being, Jesus Christ, the Redeemer - God the Holy Spirit - the power of God, which is active in the world, Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B a direct treatment in the last four Books. - The unifying theme that emerges over the course of the entire work is that of redemption: Augustine sees his own painful process of returning to God as an instance of the return of the entire creation to God. - The form of the work corresponds closely to its aim and its content; the work is about the return of creation to God, it aims to inspire others to actively seek this return, and it takes the highly original form of a direct address to God from one being in his creation. - In this context, it is also noteworthy that, for Augustine, "confession" carried the dual meanings of an admission of guilt and an act of praise. (Reference) - https://www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/co nfessionsaug/summary/ explication. and XIII) shift in a whole; Augustine Kassandra Althea C. Sanz BSN – 1B

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