The author discusses the origins of the battle between Augustine's teachings of predestination and grace, and Pelagius's views on the same issues. Pelagianism later developed into semi-Pelagianism, a teaching that has remained to this day.
The article revisits one of the great works of Augustine of Hippo, City of God, and discusses some of its main themes: man's love for God and man's love for men that may include man's love for himself. These major lessons are based on the Lord's command to love God and our neighbor (Matthew 22:37).
The article provides a short biographical account of Augustine (354-430). It touches on, among other things, his childhood, parents, schooling, and training, till his conversion. Some of the confrontations he made in his search for truth and in his teachings include those with Manichaeism, Pelagianism, and Donatism.
This article gives a short historical account of the contribution of Augustine of Hippo, who defended the church against the heresies of the Manicheans, Donatists, and the Pelagians.
This article offers some of the significant features of the life of Augustine.
Who was Augustine? This article explains ten things you should know about the life and teaching of Augustine.
The author makes a strong case for reading Augustine's Confessions. He indicates that this work is not just a memoir; it is a mixed-genre book, including narrative elements and prayers.
What is Pelagianism? This article considers ten things you should know about the heretic Pelagius and the teaching of Pelagianism.
This article explains the perspective of Augustine on virtue among pagans. He contended that the damaging effect of sin on human nature did not do away with the goodness that is human nature.
This article considers the church father Augustine and his The City of God.
This essay is an exploration of the characteristics of the anti-intellectual environment of the North African clergy at the time of Augustine. It also discusses the effect this had on Augustine in driving him towards the Manichees.
What was Augustine's view of the creation days in Genesis 1? This essay considers Augustine's views in the context of his broader view of creation.
Did God create evil? To answer this question, another one must be asked: what is evil? This article looks at how Augustine answered both these questions.
This article is about Augustine, born in Tagaste, Algeria in 354 A.D.
In 1987 some of us paused to remember an event which took place 1600 years ago. It was an event which changed the course of western thought and influenced the shape of Christian theology to the present day. On Easter Eve, April 24, 387 AD, in a Milanese church in the north of Italy, a man already in his thirties, accompanied by his illegitimate son, stepped into the waters of the baptistery. Three times the young man would pass beneath the waters. Then he would take his place in the congregation and with all the faithful proclaim, "Christ is Risen!" , "He is Risen Indeed! ".
Godly mothers are crucial for the development of godly men. This article pays a visit to Monica, the mother to Augustine. It shows how here desire for the conversion of Augustine was answered.
Lewis reflects on the Donatist controversy in the fourth century, particularly the role of violence perpetrated by the different parties involved and the advice and role of Augustine in the controversy.
This article focuses on the understanding of Augustine of hell. In his approach to the doctrine, he was concerned with the right perspective on the justice of God. The article also indicates how Augustine responded to attempts to tone down the nature or duration of hell. Next, the article gives an evaluation of Augustine's position and the role the demonic played in his views of sin and punishment.
Augustine's theory of sensation is problematic. He held to the view that in sensation the soul acts instead of being acted upon. This essay gives a critique of this sense knowledge in Augustine's philosophy.
