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Book Synopsis: "Wilson's book is ground-breaking and thought-provoking, and indispensable for every serious student of hugely influential core aspects of Augustine's thought." -- Professor Karla Pollman, University of Bristol on Dr. Ken Wilson's "Augustine's Conversion". This book summarizes Dr. Wilson's "ground-breaking" doctoral thesis at the University of Oxford which was published by Mohr Siebeck in 2018 as "Augustine's Conversion from Traditional Free Choice to 'Non-free Free Will': A Comprehensive Methodology". With a new audience in mind, Dr. Wilson presents his extensive research on free will in ancient and early Christian thought in a shorter and more accessible format with translations of the ancient and modern foreign languages in plain English. Dr. Wilson first provides readers with essential background information on free will in the ancient philosophies and religions of Stoicism, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, and Manichaeism. He then guides his readers through the writings of the earliest Christian authors who wrote on free will. Finally, Dr. Wilson explores a curious split between St. Augustine's early and later writings and shows how the ideas presented in Augustine's later writings became the foundation for modern Calvinist (Reformed) theology, also known as Augustinian-Calvinism.
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Discover the groundbreaking insights of Dr. Ken Wilson's highly acclaimed book, "Augustine's Conversion." This thought-provoking masterpiece is an indispensable resource for any serious student of Augustine's influential core aspects of thought. With its comprehensive methodology, Wilson's book provides an in-depth analysis of Augustine's transformation from the traditional notion of free choice to the concept of 'non-free free will'.
Accessible to both experts and newcomers, this book distills Wilson's groundbreaking doctoral thesis, originally published by Mohr Siebeck, into a shorter, more reader-friendly format. The ancient foreign languages are translated into plain English, allowing a wider audience to engage with Wilson's research on free will in ancient and early Christian thought.
To fully grasp the subject matter, Wilson sets the stage by providing essential background information on free will as understood in the philosophical and religious contexts of Stoicism, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, and Manichaeism. From there, he skillfully guides readers through the writings of early Christian authors who wrestled with the concept of free will.
What sets Wilson's work apart is his exploration of a fascinating split within St. Augustine's writings, where his later ideas became the very foundation for modern Calvinist (Reformed) theology. Uncover the roots of Augustinian-Calvinism and gain a deeper understanding of its theological significance.
Unlock the profound insights of "Augustine's Conversion" and explore the foundations of Augustinian-Calvinism. Order your copy today and embark on a transformative journey through the depths of ancient and early Christian thought.
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