THEOLOGY Flashcards
Saint Augustine - An influential Christian theologian and philosopher.
Monica - Mother of Augustine which was a devout Christian.
Patricius - Father a pagan who converted to Christianity on his deathbed.
Algeria - Birthplace of Augustine
which was also known as Tagaste before.
Hedonistic Lifestyle - He pursued this lifestyle
engaging in worldly pleasures and intellectual pursuits.
Manichaeism - A dualistic religion
they believe in good and bad.
Neoplatonism - A philosophical system founded on the ideas of Plato which states that there is “The One”.
Original Sin - A concept which states that all humans inherit and possess the sinful nature of Adam and Eve.
The Confessions - Famous autobiographical book of Augustine
which tackles his conversion to Christianity.
Saint Ambrose - A bishop in Milan who influenced Saint Augustine through his teachings and sermon.
Age of 31 - Saint Augustine’s age when he converted to Christianity.
August 28 The feast and death day of Saint Augustine
which is also considered as his heavenly birthday.
Revelation - Is a translation of the Greek word apokalypsis
which means “unveiling” or “disclosure.”
Public Revelation - The communication of God’s truths and messages that are meant for all of humanity.
Private Revelation - Direct communications from God that are received by individuals or small groups.
