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What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?

The Christian Mysticism Podcast

CHAPTER

Augustine: The Mystic Philosopher

This chapter explores Saint Augustine's pivotal role in merging Christian thought with Greek philosophy, spotlighting his life and the influence of his dual-religious upbringing. It emphasizes Augustine's spiritual journey from indulgence to his quest for truth, detailing his engagement with Manichaeanism and Neoplatonism in understanding good, evil, and the human soul's longing for God.

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