This paper consists in two very different parts. Part I examines the development of Henri-Xavier ... more This paper consists in two very different parts. Part I examines the development of Henri-Xavier Arquillière’s famous theory of « political Augustinianism » from 1925 to 1955. It shows in this development an invalid use of the works of both Pierre Mandonnet and Étienne Gilson, a number of inconsistencies, and above all an obvious misunderstanding of Augustine’s ideas of nature and justice. It concludes by denouncing « political Augustinianism » as a myth, just as Henri de Lubac already did in 1984. Part II offers a reappraisal of Augustine’s critic of the Ciceronian definition of the populus (Ciu. 19, 21) and a reading of Augustine’s own definition (Ciu. 19, 24) as a neutral, secularized one, perfectly consistent with the idea of the possible concord between the two cities (Ciu. 19, 17). Thus, Augustine’s approach to political society is clearly free from any theocratic tendency : actually, it is the very opposite of the so-called « political Augustinianism ».
Christian thoughts on politics and attitudes towards Roman power, from Jesus to the age of the fi... more Christian thoughts on politics and attitudes towards Roman power, from Jesus to the age of the first general persecutions. This is a chapter from a handbook for students, a brief synthesis directly founded upon primary sources.
A brief introduction to Augustine's political thought as revealed in his treatise 'The City of Go... more A brief introduction to Augustine's political thought as revealed in his treatise 'The City of God': the context; the two "cities"; the theology of history; the idea of war; imperialism; human freedom; importance of civic virtue; concord and peace; Christianity and the civilizations.
The Church Fathers (Clement of Alexandria; the Cappadocians; Ambrose of Milan; John Chrysostom; A... more The Church Fathers (Clement of Alexandria; the Cappadocians; Ambrose of Milan; John Chrysostom; Augustine of Hippo), the "rich" and the "poor": an essay on ancient Christian social ethics.
Preface to the French translation (2017) of Joseph RATZINGER's book, 'Volk und Haus Gottes in Aug... more Preface to the French translation (2017) of Joseph RATZINGER's book, 'Volk und Haus Gottes in Augustins Lehre von der Kirche' (1954).
The presence of the Fathers of the Church and the memory of early Christianity in Pope Leo XIII's... more The presence of the Fathers of the Church and the memory of early Christianity in Pope Leo XIII's "Rerum novarum" (1891).
If we want to deal with the problem of the Christianization of the Roman world, we first have to ... more If we want to deal with the problem of the Christianization of the Roman world, we first have to know how late antique Christians defined Christianity. Example of this problematic with the case of Augustine of Hippo.
This paper consists in two very different parts. Part I examines the development of Henri-Xavier ... more This paper consists in two very different parts. Part I examines the development of Henri-Xavier Arquillière’s famous theory of « political Augustinianism » from 1925 to 1955. It shows in this development an invalid use of the works of both Pierre Mandonnet and Étienne Gilson, a number of inconsistencies, and above all an obvious misunderstanding of Augustine’s ideas of nature and justice. It concludes by denouncing « political Augustinianism » as a myth, just as Henri de Lubac already did in 1984. Part II offers a reappraisal of Augustine’s critic of the Ciceronian definition of the populus (Ciu. 19, 21) and a reading of Augustine’s own definition (Ciu. 19, 24) as a neutral, secularized one, perfectly consistent with the idea of the possible concord between the two cities (Ciu. 19, 17). Thus, Augustine’s approach to political society is clearly free from any theocratic tendency : actually, it is the very opposite of the so-called « political Augustinianism ».
Christian thoughts on politics and attitudes towards Roman power, from Jesus to the age of the fi... more Christian thoughts on politics and attitudes towards Roman power, from Jesus to the age of the first general persecutions. This is a chapter from a handbook for students, a brief synthesis directly founded upon primary sources.
A brief introduction to Augustine's political thought as revealed in his treatise 'The City of Go... more A brief introduction to Augustine's political thought as revealed in his treatise 'The City of God': the context; the two "cities"; the theology of history; the idea of war; imperialism; human freedom; importance of civic virtue; concord and peace; Christianity and the civilizations.
The Church Fathers (Clement of Alexandria; the Cappadocians; Ambrose of Milan; John Chrysostom; A... more The Church Fathers (Clement of Alexandria; the Cappadocians; Ambrose of Milan; John Chrysostom; Augustine of Hippo), the "rich" and the "poor": an essay on ancient Christian social ethics.
Preface to the French translation (2017) of Joseph RATZINGER's book, 'Volk und Haus Gottes in Aug... more Preface to the French translation (2017) of Joseph RATZINGER's book, 'Volk und Haus Gottes in Augustins Lehre von der Kirche' (1954).
The presence of the Fathers of the Church and the memory of early Christianity in Pope Leo XIII's... more The presence of the Fathers of the Church and the memory of early Christianity in Pope Leo XIII's "Rerum novarum" (1891).
If we want to deal with the problem of the Christianization of the Roman world, we first have to ... more If we want to deal with the problem of the Christianization of the Roman world, we first have to know how late antique Christians defined Christianity. Example of this problematic with the case of Augustine of Hippo.
'Monsieur Onfray au Pays des Mythes. Réponses sur Jésus et le christianisme': a critical essay ag... more 'Monsieur Onfray au Pays des Mythes. Réponses sur Jésus et le christianisme': a critical essay against what the French philosopher Michel Onfray wrote about Jesus, the first Christians and the Fathers of the Church in his book 'Décadence' (2017).
Contents of a new book (October 2016) in the famous Bibliothèque de la Pléiade (Gallimard): 'Prem... more Contents of a new book (October 2016) in the famous Bibliothèque de la Pléiade (Gallimard): 'Premiers écrits chrétiens' (1648 pages), directed by Bernard Pouderon, Jean-Marie Salamito and Vincent Zarini.
Jean-Marie SALAMITO (Sorbonne Université) Handout 'Qualis quisque populus sit' (Ciu. 19, 24) The ... more Jean-Marie SALAMITO (Sorbonne Université) Handout 'Qualis quisque populus sit' (Ciu. 19, 24) The Christian Sociology of St. Augustine Introduction. Potentialities of a definition
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