St Augustine Flashcards

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Who was St. Augustine?

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St. Augustine was an early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced Western Christianity and philosophy.

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What is the title of St. Augustine’s most famous work?

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The title of St. Augustine’s most famous work is ‘Confessions.’

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True or False: St. Augustine was born in North Africa.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: St. Augustine became the bishop of _____.

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Hippo.

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What significant doctrine did St. Augustine develop?

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St. Augustine developed the doctrine of original sin.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a theme in Augustine’s ‘Confessions’? A) Time B) Politics C) Economics

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A) Time.

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What year was St. Augustine born?

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St. Augustine was born in 354 AD.

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Short Answer: Name one influence of St. Augustine’s thought on later Christian theology.

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One influence is the concept of divine grace.

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True or False: St. Augustine was a proponent of the idea of predestination.

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True.

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What philosophical approach is St. Augustine known for integrating with Christian theology?

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St. Augustine is known for integrating Platonism with Christian theology.

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