Essay Why Does Augustine Draw Upon The Stories Of Augustine
1. Why does Augustine draw upon the stories of Cain and Abel, Romelus and Remus, and Ishmael and Isaac?
Essentially and importantly, during the period of Augustine there was turmoil and upset due to the fall of the Roman Empire. Along with the fall of the Roman Empire, many criticised the worship of Christianity over the old Roman Gods. This led to Augustine writing the 'City Of God'.
Augustine was very much in support for Christianity and defended the Roman Empires official religion, as can be seen from the reading material, Book XV and Book XIX.
He drew upon these stories of Cain and Abel, Romulus and Remus, and Ishmael and Isaac to outline that the peace and 'good' that is found in the heavenly city can also somewhat be found in the earthly …show more content…
What, according to Martin Luther, is the purpose of secular law and government? Why is it necessary?
Martin Luther in 'On Secular Authority' argues that the 'sword' and secular authority have no claim to superiority over Christians, and Christianity as a whole.
However, and rather contradictory to previously stated, Luther does make a distinct notion that within kingdom and governance that all Christians were to obey their secular authority for they are a medium of Gods will. I quote, “The Sword and power, as a special service rendered to God, are more suited to Christians than to anyone else in the world, and so you should value the Sword and power as much as the married state, or cultivating the soil, or any other trade instituted by God.” (p. 55 Reader).
So ultimately, Martin Luther is purposefully advising that the secular and government are there for Gods purpose, which can not be explained due to God being a superior, albeit, divine being and mere man can not fathom such a thing. Though Luther also creates a clear distinction that the 'Sword' and secular law is not above Christianity, and it must exercise within earthly matters, with 'good judgement', whilst still upholding fundamental Christian
Essentially and importantly, during the period of Augustine there was turmoil and upset due to the fall of the Roman Empire. Along with the fall of the Roman Empire, many criticised the worship of Christianity over the old Roman Gods. This led to Augustine writing the 'City Of God'.
Augustine was very much in support for Christianity and defended the Roman Empires official religion, as can be seen from the reading material, Book XV and Book XIX.
He drew upon these stories of Cain and Abel, Romulus and Remus, and Ishmael and Isaac to outline that the peace and 'good' that is found in the heavenly city can also somewhat be found in the earthly …show more content…
What, according to Martin Luther, is the purpose of secular law and government? Why is it necessary?
Martin Luther in 'On Secular Authority' argues that the 'sword' and secular authority have no claim to superiority over Christians, and Christianity as a whole.
However, and rather contradictory to previously stated, Luther does make a distinct notion that within kingdom and governance that all Christians were to obey their secular authority for they are a medium of Gods will. I quote, “The Sword and power, as a special service rendered to God, are more suited to Christians than to anyone else in the world, and so you should value the Sword and power as much as the married state, or cultivating the soil, or any other trade instituted by God.” (p. 55 Reader).
So ultimately, Martin Luther is purposefully advising that the secular and government are there for Gods purpose, which can not be explained due to God being a superior, albeit, divine being and mere man can not fathom such a thing. Though Luther also creates a clear distinction that the 'Sword' and secular law is not above Christianity, and it must exercise within earthly matters, with 'good judgement', whilst still upholding fundamental Christian