Description
A contemporary discussion of Augustine of Hippo's theology of time, focusing on his interrogation of the problems of temporality, especially in the eleventh book of his Confessions.
About the Author
Sean Hannan is Assistant Professor in the Humanities, MacEwan University, Canada.
Reviews
Hannan's book is both wide-ranging and focused, applying Augustine's views. * The Heythrop Journal *
For Augustine of Hippo, time is a difficult and yet indispensable beloved. Sean Hannan deftly takes us into the soul-stretch that defines Augustine's ambivalence toward time and complicates the finality of his final things. This book is witty, insightful, and relevant. * James Wetzel, Villanova University, USA *
This is one of the most engaging and insightful recent books on Augustine of Hippo. Sean Hannan's precise treatment unfolds the vast implications of Augustine's understanding of time. * Thomas Clemmons, Catholic University of America, USA *
Sean Hannan sketches Augustine of Hippo's tensive view of time as indecisive yet activist, distended yet eschatological. This timely book makes a lasting contribution to one of the perennial problems in Augustine scholarship. * Willemien Otten, University of Chicago, USA *
Working at the juncture of historical and contemporary thought, Sean Hannan offers a provocative and insightful examination into the enduring philosophical and theological problem of human temporality. This book draws our attention to Augustine of Hippo's enduring ability to illuminate a range of issues we continue to debate today. * Matthew Drever, University of Tulsa, USA *
Book Information
ISBN 9781501356469
Author Professor Sean Hannan
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic USA
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 240g