Lecture Review on Augustine's Confessions and the Gospel of John

A set of flashcards covering key concepts, terminology, and interpretations from Augustine’s Confessions and the Gospel of John for exam preparation.

What does 'True Whole' refer to in Augustine’s Confessions?

God as fullness.

What is the distinction between Good/Bad Looking in Augustine’s Confessions?

Curiosity vs. contemplation.

How does Augustine define Friendship?

Union of souls with shared loves.

What is Neoplatonic Ascent?

Rising to immaterial God. Taking eyes off material things

What does 'Tolle lege' mean?

Take up and read. Actually contemplate Gods word

In Augustine's Confessions, who is referred to as the mediator?

Christ as mediator.

What is meant by the Incarnation?

The Word made flesh for healing.

What is the difference between Miracle and Sign in the Gospel of John?

Signs reveal identity. And miracles show Gods power.

What does 'Behold the Man' signify in the context of Pilate's statement?

Pilate's irony.

What does 'Behold your mother/son' represent?

The establishment of a new spiritual family.

What does John's Irony indicate?

Characters speak deeper truth.

What is the New Temple according to the Gospel of John?

Jesus' body and the believers.

What are 'Many Dwellings' about?

Abiding with God. God is everywhere in Jesus and his believers

What is the contrast between Bios and Zoe?

Earthly life vs. divine life.

What does 'Better that I go/Do not hold on' refer to?

The coming of the Spirit. So spirit can come and that humans may gain spiritual maturity

Who is considered the Beloved Disciple?

The ideal witness. The one who wrote John

What does the Dilemma of Life/Death suggest?

Sin leads to corruption and death, God didn’t want that but he couldn’t go back on his word or look weak, so he sent Jesus

What is the Dilemma of Knowledge in Augustine’s context?

The Word becomes visible.

What is depicted in the Pyramid of Soul?

The progression from Body to God through the hierarchy of Senses, Memory, Reason, and Wisdom.

What do the Two Ascents signify?

The journey from Exterior to Interior to Superior; distinguishing between Philosophical vs. Christic.

What does the Prologue in the Gospel of John address?

The Word's relationship with the Father and the mixed reactions during the Word's descent.

What is the Four-Step Sign framework in the Gospel of John?

Problem, action, misunderstanding, revelation.

What is significant about the Foot of the Cross scene?

Presence of Mary, Jesus, and the Beloved Disciple symbolizing blood and water.

What do the Children of God references signify in John?

Connection to Augustine’s rebirth in John 1, 3, 19, and 20.

What is the New Temple concept related to in John?

Connected to Athanasius' idea of God dwelling in humanity.