Augustine key words Flashcards
Manichaeism
the religion Augustine used to follow before becoming christian
imago dei
in the image of god
concordia
harmony and peace
the fall
Adam and Eve disobeying god and eating the apple
pre-lapsarian world
the world before the fall
post-lapidarian world
the world after the fall
platonic friendship
a relationship with no lust or romantic feeling connected
original sin
sin passed onto all humans due to the fall and the sin Adam and Eve commited
divided /paradoxical will
humans knowing what the right thing to do is but being drawn to the wrong thing
akrasia
the state of acting against your better judgment
concupiscence
strong sexual desire
cupiditas
love of the self and selfish needs
caritas
selfless love of others, love of god, and love of what is right.
letter to the romans
pauls veiws on humanitys temptation of sin
salvation
god saving humans
redemption
being saved from sin and evil, and redeeming yourself and becoming good
gods grace
the generous giving of gods grace to people, even though they don’t deserve it
salvation by grace
going to heaven through the love of god
salvation by merit
going to heaven through doing good actions and leading a good life.
