The Controversy of Pelagianism and Augustinian Theology

This chapter delves into the condemnation of Pelagianism at Church councils, the excommunication of Pelagius by the Bishop of Rome, and the subsequent development of Augustinian theology. It explores the debates on grace, sin, and the role of human will versus divine grace in the history of the Church, shedding light on figures like John Cassian and the growth of monasticism in early Christianity.