Introduction to Augustine of Hippo

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Introduction to Augustine of Hippo

Augustine of Hippo (354-430 CE) is one of the most significant Christian theologians in the history of the church. His works shaped all of medieval theology and philosophy, helped inspire multiple reforms of the church, and continue to inform theological discussions today. This course is an introduction to his life and thought.

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What I Have So Far Articles and Such A synopsis of De trinitate An article on Augustine's theory of knowledge Beautiful Reproductions of Gozzoli's Frescoes I'm awaiting license information to post repros of a cycle of 17 scenes from the life of Augustine which surround the choir of the Church of Saint Augustine in San Gimignano.		Augustine:Life 354: Born Aurelius Augustine in Thagaste, North Africa - modern-day Algeria Father was Patricius, a local government official and a pagan Mother was Monica, a Christian believer who had great influence over her son 371-374: Studied law at Carthage 375: Conversion to Manicheaism 376-383: Taught rhetoric in Carthage 384: Professor of rhetoric in Milan 386: Converted to Christianity 387: Baptized and joined a monastic community in Thagaste 391: Ordained a priest in spite of his objections; founded a new community in Hippo 397: Consecrated Bishop of Hippo against his wishes 430: Died while Hippo was under siege by Vandals
		Augustine:Major Works The Confessions The City of God On the Trinity