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September 20, 2025Voprosy filosofii

Theology of the Political: Augustine’s Demotion of Politics

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This article reveals Augustine's view on politics' role in salvation, contrasting the heavenly and earthly cities.

Augustine redefines politics as a necessary but temporary means for salvation, diminishing its significance.
The analysis emphasizes the complex relationship between the Heavenly City, the Earthly City, the church, and the state.
The work explores Augustine's paradigm shift regarding the political sphere, placing it under theological consideration.
It concludes that the Cities are not strictly aligned with the church and state, highlighting a mixed reality.

Victor Levytsky (2025) studied this question.

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