Augustine of Hippo
Western Church Early Church (30-500 AD) 354 - 430
North African theologian whose writings influenced Western Christianity, particularly on topics of divine grace, original sin, and the Church.
Information
- Birth Year
- 354
- Death Year
- 430
- Era
- Early Church (30-500 AD)
- Tradition
- Western Church
- Works
- 2 published works
- Beliefs
- 1 documented beliefs
Key Beliefs
Original Sin
Hamartiology
Augustine developed the Western understanding of original sin as inherited from Adam.
"Augustine, "On Nature and Grace""
Biography
Published Works
| Title | Year | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confessions Autobiographical work that details Augustine's conversion to Christianity and his reflections on faith. | 400 | Latin | Not available |
| City of God Augustine's response to the sack of Rome, contrasting the earthly and heavenly cities. | 426 | Latin | Not available |