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Cur Homo?
Vojtech Novotny
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Description for Cur Homo?
paperback. Examining, outlining, elucidating, and supplementing the existing body of scholarship concerning the medieval theological supposition that man was created as a replacement for fallen angels, this book traces the implications of the question from the first century of the common era to the present day. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 8. Weight in Grams: 227.
Examining, outlining, elucidating, and supplementing the existing body of scholarship concerning the medieval theological supposition that man was created as a replacement for fallen angels, Cur Homo? traces the implications of the question from the first century of the common era to the present day. First introduced by St. Augustine and developed by other church fathers, the concept truly flourished in the twelfth century, when it was decided that man is an "original" being, created for its own sake, for whom God created the world. Vojtech Novotny goes on to trace the idea as it gradually faded over the centuries ... Read more
Examining, outlining, elucidating, and supplementing the existing body of scholarship concerning the medieval theological supposition that man was created as a replacement for fallen angels, Cur Homo? traces the implications of the question from the first century of the common era to the present day. First introduced by St. Augustine and developed by other church fathers, the concept truly flourished in the twelfth century, when it was decided that man is an "original" being, created for its own sake, for whom God created the world. Vojtech Novotny goes on to trace the idea as it gradually faded over the centuries ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic Czech Republic
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
Ovocny, Czechia
ISBN
9788024625195
SKU
V9788024625195
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About Vojtech Novotny
Vojtech Novotny is assistant professor of dogmatic theology at Charles University, Prague.
Reviews for Cur Homo?
"This study constitutes a genuine and valuable contribution to scholarship.... It provides a well-reasoned and balanced interpretation. The academic community is much indebted to Novotny's stellar monograph." (Emery A. De Gaal, University of St. Mary of the Lake)"