St Augustine Flashcards
Who was St. Augustine?
St. Augustine was an early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced Western Christianity and philosophy.
What is the title of St. Augustine’s most famous work?
The title of St. Augustine’s most famous work is ‘Confessions.’
True or False: St. Augustine was born in North Africa.
True.
Fill in the blank: St. Augustine became the bishop of _____.
Hippo.
What significant doctrine did St. Augustine develop?
St. Augustine developed the doctrine of original sin.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a theme in Augustine’s ‘Confessions’? A) Time B) Politics C) Economics
A) Time.
What year was St. Augustine born?
St. Augustine was born in 354 AD.
Short Answer: Name one influence of St. Augustine’s thought on later Christian theology.
One influence is the concept of divine grace.
True or False: St. Augustine was a proponent of the idea of predestination.
True.
What philosophical approach is St. Augustine known for integrating with Christian theology?
St. Augustine is known for integrating Platonism with Christian theology.