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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Reproductions of Augustine in history
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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
