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Rodzina w świetle augustyńskiego nauczania o porządku miłości
The family in the light of the Order of Love of Saint Augustine

Author(s): Paweł Sambor Ofm
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Diecezji Elbląskiej w Elblągu
Keywords: Augustine of Hippo' Sermons to the People; order of love; ordo amoris; marriage; family; love of family

Summary/Abstract: The article treats of the family in St. Augustine’s "Sermons to the People", from the perspective of his teaching on ‘the order of love’ (ordo amoris). Different forms of human love find their justification in relation to God as Supreme Good. In this perspective, the love of family, lest it be lost in a deceptive or false “love of neighbour,” has need of God as its ultimate horizon.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 21
  • Page Range: 295-307
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish