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The “Resurrection of the Flesh” according to Saint Augustine

Jose Rene C Delariarte

 

Abstract:

This paper argues that contrary to some critics, Augustine, the philosopher and pillar of the Catholic faith, did tackle resurrection [of the flesh or body] by examining some of his writings. The author traces the development of Augustine’s interpretation of the resurrection of the body by examining the context and some texts in four of his works, namely, De fide et symbolo, Opus imperfectum contra Julianum, De Catechizandis Rudibus, and the Enchiridion . The researcher investigates further on: (a) Augustine’s understanding of the “resurrection of the flesh” in the Creed, (b) the developmental understanding of “resurrection of the flesh” from the different representative texts enumerated above, and (c) the theological conclusion that one could infer from the investigation whether or not it is in consonance with the present understanding of Augustine and the present formulation as theologically accepted in the present time.