Augustine Interpretation of genesis 1 How does Augustine’s interpretation of Genesis 1, in particular on the goodness of creation, the

Augustine Interpretation of genesis 1

How does Augustine’s interpretation of Genesis 1, in particular on the goodness of creation, the centrality of freewill and the createdness of time, give birth to a new kind of individual and a new community. Use Holland’s engagement with Paul to buttress your argument. How could the nature of matter or bodies have an effect on human thriving and optimistic encounters with other cultures or world views?

To answer these, I expect you to engage and use quotations or specific references to Augustine’s City of God and appropriate chapters of Holland’s Dominion.