"His interpretations display expansive knowledge of Augustine's texts, and are impressively attuned to the subtleties of his Latin, adding up to a book marked by analytic clarity and precision." --
Anglican Theological Review"A solid, well-researched treatment... Drever's work furthers the scholarly conversation, mainly by introducing modern Continental phenomenologists into the discussion... Recommended." --
CHOICE"This book gives deep insights into Augustine's anthropology centering on the idea of the created self. Examining Augustine's main writings, Drever shows how concepts like creatio ex nihilo, human selfhood, and the Image of God flow together in the notion of the human person. This work is brilliantly written by a scholar who brings Augustine's thought to bear on discussions in contemporary systematic theology." --Johannes Brachtendorf, author of
The Structure of the Human Mind in Augustine: Self-Reflection and Knowledge of God in De Trinitate"The Augustine who enters into contemporary reflection about what the self is or whether there even is one tends to be a curious cross between a Cartesian, fixated on mental certainty, and a postmodern, minding gaps and embracing mutability. Drever situates this hybrid Augustine within the theological complexity of the late antique original, whose reflections on creation, Christ, and the Trinity break the mold of our contemporary confusions about selfhood. As an illustration of what circumspect, conceptually nimble historical theology has to offer a post-Hegelian philosophical muse, Drever's study is brilliantly instructive. This is the book to read on the formation of 'the Augustinian soul.'" --James Wetzel, Chair of St. Augustine, Villanova University
"Matthew Drever demonstrates strong command of the primary texts and their historical context. This book is balanced and nuanced, yet clear and interesting. The writing is crisp, even elegant, with helpful examples and comparisons that advance a needed conversation between Augustinian studies, philosophy, and religious studies. An excellent work." --Eric Gregory, Professor of Religion, Princeton University
