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""The Pagan Divinities and Thier Worship as Depicted in the Works of Saint Augustine Exclusive of the City of God"" provides a meticulous scholarly investigation into the portrayal of ancient polytheism within the extensive writings of Saint Augustine of Hippo. While Augustine's ""City of God"" is widely recognized for its critique of paganism, this study illuminates the presence and treatment of pagan deities across his broader body of work, including his letters, sermons, and theological polemics. Sister Mary Daniel Madden explores how Augustine categorized, analyzed, and refuted the religious traditions of the Roman world, offering insight into the cultural and religious tensions of Late Antiquity. The work serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the historical transition from classical paganism to Christianity through the eyes of one of the Church's most significant figures. By cataloging references to specific divinities and their associated cultic practices, the text sheds light on the persistence of traditional Roman worship during the formative centuries of the Christian era. This volume is essential for students and scholars of patristics, ancient history, and the history of religions, providing a detailed look at the rhetorical and theological strategies used by Augustine to engage with the fading classical world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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