In Our Time

Augustine's Confessions

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Mar 15, 2018
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Confessions: Autobiography and Soul

  • Augustine's Confessions blend autobiography with deep scrutiny of his emotional and spiritual growth.
  • The work explores ideas like original sin, influenced by his personal life and wider philosophical and religious debates.
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Augustine's Background and Education

  • Augustine came from a mixed Roman-Berber background in North Africa during the Roman Empire's decline.
  • His education focused heavily on Latin and rhetoric, preparing him for a career in speeches and letters.
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Christianity's Factions in Augustine's Time

  • Early Christianity was fragmented with factions like Donatists and Arians competing for dominance.
  • Donatists in North Africa claimed purity and rejected clergy who faltered during persecution, challenging Augustine's position.
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