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Volume 66, Issue 2
  • ISSN: 1768-9260
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Abstract

We only know Augustine’s lost work from his . In . 4,20-27 he slightly lifts the veil that hangs over its content. The present essay examines the possible subject matter of within the context of Augustine’s former Manichaeism. Apart from the , other writings of Augustine seem to shed light on the content of his former Manichaean work. But most important to unravel the topics of Augustine’s first writing appear to be some genuine Manichaean sources. This extensive search for the content of ends up with twelve conclusions.

Abstract

Nous ne connaissons l’oeuvre perdue d’Augustin que par ses . En . 4, 20-27 l’auteur lève légèrement le voile sur son contenu. Cet essai s’interroge sur le sujet possible du dans le contexte du passé manichéen d’Augustin. En dehors des , d’autres écrits d’Augustin semblent éclairer le contenu de sa première oeuvre. Mais le plus important, pour démêler les sujets traités par ce premier ouvrage d’Augustin, semble reposer sur des sources manichéennes. Cette recherche approfondie du contenu du aboutit à douze conclusions.

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