--- product_id: 36684667 title: "The Mestizo Augustine: A Theologian Between Two Cultures" price: "€ 29.41" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/36684667-the-mestizo-augustine-a-theologian-between-two-cultures store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Mestizo Augustine: A Theologian Between Two Cultures **Price:** € 29.41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mestizo Augustine: A Theologian Between Two Cultures - **How much does it cost?** € 29.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/36684667-the-mestizo-augustine-a-theologian-between-two-cultures) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Few thinkers have been as influential as Augustine of Hippo. His writings, such as Confessions and City of God , have left an indelible mark on Western Christianity. He has become so synonymous with Christianity in the West that we easily forget he was a man of two cultures: African and Greco-Roman. The mixture of African Christianity and Greco-Roman rhetoric and philosophy gave his theology and ministry a unique potency in the cultural ferment of the late Roman empire.Augustine experienced what Latino/a theology calls mestizaje , which means being of a mixed background. Cuban American historian and theologian Justo González looks at the life and legacy of Augustine from the perspective of his own Latino heritageand finds in the bishop of Hippo a remarkable resource for the church today. The mestizo Augustine can serve as a lens by which to see afresh not only the history of Christianity but also our own culturally diverse world. Review: A Unique and Brilliant Perspective on Augustine! - Justo L. González’s The Mestizo Augustine is an absolutely fascinating and insightful book that I deeply appreciate. As one of my favorite theologians, González brings a fresh and compelling perspective on one of my favorite early Christians—Augustine. This book is a unique blend of theological reflection, historical insight, and cultural analysis, and I absolutely love it. González masterfully presents Augustine as a mestizo figure—someone shaped by the blending of cultures, identities, and intellectual traditions. His exploration of Augustine’s North African heritage and how it influenced his theology is eye-opening, challenging readers to see the early church father in a new and more nuanced light. This perspective enriches our understanding of Augustine’s thought and makes his work even more relevant in today’s diverse and globalized church. While studying for my Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Houston Christian University, I cited González in my Church History class, and his insights have continued to shape my understanding of Augustine. His ability to make historical theology accessible while engaging with complex cultural themes is truly remarkable. I highly recommend The Mestizo Augustine to anyone interested in church history, theology, or Augustine’s enduring legacy. This book is a must-read, and I am grateful for González’s work in bringing such a powerful and thought-provoking perspective to light! Review: Very good - Price, shipment were good. And the book gave me new insights about Western church and myself. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,222,006 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,404 in Christian Systematic Theology (Books) #1,715 in Christian Historical Theology (Books) #3,978 in Cultural Anthropology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 41 Reviews | ## Images ![The Mestizo Augustine: A Theologian Between Two Cultures - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aiTfs0AgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Unique and Brilliant Perspective on Augustine! *by S***R on February 20, 2025* Justo L. González’s The Mestizo Augustine is an absolutely fascinating and insightful book that I deeply appreciate. As one of my favorite theologians, González brings a fresh and compelling perspective on one of my favorite early Christians—Augustine. This book is a unique blend of theological reflection, historical insight, and cultural analysis, and I absolutely love it. González masterfully presents Augustine as a mestizo figure—someone shaped by the blending of cultures, identities, and intellectual traditions. His exploration of Augustine’s North African heritage and how it influenced his theology is eye-opening, challenging readers to see the early church father in a new and more nuanced light. This perspective enriches our understanding of Augustine’s thought and makes his work even more relevant in today’s diverse and globalized church. While studying for my Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Houston Christian University, I cited González in my Church History class, and his insights have continued to shape my understanding of Augustine. His ability to make historical theology accessible while engaging with complex cultural themes is truly remarkable. I highly recommend The Mestizo Augustine to anyone interested in church history, theology, or Augustine’s enduring legacy. This book is a must-read, and I am grateful for González’s work in bringing such a powerful and thought-provoking perspective to light! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good *by K***N on September 3, 2018* Price, shipment were good. And the book gave me new insights about Western church and myself. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Preparing ourselves for an age of disorder, obscurantism, and violence. *by E***S on December 14, 2016* This is a fascinating and timely book. Although the basic narrative of Augustine's life that Gonzalez offers here will be very familiar to those who have read the saint's works, Gonzalez's mestizo framework -- two intermeshed cultures, in Augustine's case African and Roman -- offers a new and fresh spin. In the latter parts of the book, Gonzalez depicts Augustine as a bridge between the Roman Empire and the middle ages. He writes these striking words: "[The] mestizo vision was one of the factors that allowed Augustine to serve as a bridge between the Greco-Roman past that was waning and the new regime that was dawning -- a regime of disorder, obscurantism and violence -- from which eventually, as a new incarnation of the earthly city, Western civilization would develop." (166) If as Gonzalez argues, Augustine's mestizo identity prepared him to point the way into a new era, then perhaps we should pay close attention to this narration of the great saint's life because Augustine's age bears a striking resemblance to our own, in which the American empire is on the wane and we teeter on the brink of an age of disorder, obscurantism, and violence. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/36684667-the-mestizo-augustine-a-theologian-between-two-cultures](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/36684667-the-mestizo-augustine-a-theologian-between-two-cultures) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-02*