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Augustine - Saint / Bishop of Hippo

(November 13, 354 - August 28, 430) One of four great fathers of the Christian Church, Augustine was born in Tagaste (modern Algeria). He turned from Manicheeism to Christianity under the influence of his Christian mother and Bishop Ambrose.
St. Augustine - Theologian and Philosopher
Quick profile of St. Augustine.
Augustine - St. Augustine Bishop of Hippo
St. Augustine was the influential Bishop of Hippo.
St. Augustine of Hippo - St. Augustine - Theologian and Philosopher
A profile of the prolific St. Augustine of Hippo. Augustine's words were very important for the formation of church doctrine. His most important works were "A City of God" and "Confessions."
St. Augustine
Brief identification of St. Augustine.
Vergil and Aeneid
St. Augustine thought Vergil wrote prophetically.
Augustine and the Latin West
Biographies, essays, studies, the controversies in which Augustine was embroiled, texts, translations, and studies, by William Harmless.
Augustine the African
Biographical essay on the African bishop, by J.J. O'Donnell. Augustine defined Christianity as a matter of spirit.
Augustus (Aurelius Augustinus)
From the 1878 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, an article providing a biography and comparing him favorably with Ambrose, Jerome and Gregory.
Christ and the Soul
J.J. O'Donnell on the Augustinian theology of grace in which he creates the paradox that original sin comes from Adam, but is the responsibility of each individual.
Chronological Table of Augustine's Work
Alphabetical list of Augustine's works, with corresponding date.
Concupiscence in Augustine and Aquinas
Essay on original sin as explained by St. Augustine and its conflict with the doctrine of free will.
Confessions
Augustine's Confessions (in Latin) in thirteen books with commentary on each book, by J.J. O'Donnell.
de civitate Dei
Text of City of God, in Latin, in twenty-two books.
From Jerome to St. Augustine
Letter praising Augustine for his stance agaisnt heresy.
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers
English translation of the Confessions of St. Augustine.
Rule of St. Augustine
Augustine's short document on religious life, divided into eight chapters and in English.
Sexual Renunciation and Conversion
Long paper exploring the connection between Augustine's conversion to Christianity and his and his concubine's renunciation of sex.
St. Augustine on Prayer
Augustine believes prayer is good and that it will be answered if appropriate for one's salvation.

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