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# Retractationes (Book)

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*Retractationes*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Publication Year(Text) | February 2025 |
| Number of Pages(Text) | 232 |
| Translator(s) | Özden Özkaya Demirhan |
| Author(s) | Augustinus (Augustinus of Hippo) |
| Genre | Philosophy / Theology / Autobiographical Criticism |
| Publishing House | Dergâh Publications |

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## Article Content

*Retractationes* is a work by **Augustine** that holds a significant place in the history of Christian thought, in which he critically reevaluates his own writings. Published by Dergâh Publications in 2025, this text is a fundamental document for understanding the evolution of [Augustine’s](/en/detay/retractationes-book-5a181/llms.txt) theological and philosophical thought.

### **Subject**

In this work, Augustine identifies and corrects the errors in thought, interpretation, and sourcing present in the writings he produced throughout his own life. The text functions not only as a personal confession but also as a historical examination of the theological debates of his time. Here, Augustine transparently reveals his own intellectual process and the developmental trajectory of Christian theology.

### **Themes**

- **Critical Self-Examination:** The author's reevaluation of his intellectual output is presented as an example of self-inquiry and intellectual honesty.
- **Theological Development:** The transformation of Christian theology is traced alongside Augustine’s process of intellectual maturation.
- **Period Philosophy:** The text is situated within the context of mystical, Platonic, and early Church debates.

### **Narration and Style**

Augustine employs a clear, direct, and concise narrative style. The text is at the intersection of academic criticism and personal theological confession. The analysis, while using the terminology of the period, is presented with a simplicity that makes the text accessible to a contemporary reader.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Augustinus (Hippolu). Retractationes. Çev. Özden Özkaya Demirhan. İstanbul: Dergâh Yayınları, 2025. Accessed on June 26, 2025. https://www.dergah.com.tr/kitaplar/retractationes.