Ipse Enim est Pax Nostra: Ephesians 2:14 in the Preaching of St. Augustine

• Main Author: Yates, Jonathan P. (auth)
• Other Authors: Dupont, Anthony (Editor), Eguiarte Bendímez, Enrique (Editor), Alberto Villabona Vargas, Carlos (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Editorial Uniagustiniana 2019
• Subjects: Biblical exegesis & hermeneutics; Christian sermons; Christian theology; Ephesians 2:14; pax/peace; preaching; (anti-) Donatist; reconciliation
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This chapter elucidates Augustine's uses of Paul's phrase "ipse enim est pax nostra" (Eph. 2:14a) within his extant preaching. Although primarily exegetical and theological, the implications of this exegesis and theology for spirituality and ecclesiology are also discussed. Conte...