When it came to establishing the doctrine of the Catholic Church, there are few quite as important and influential as Augustine. To explore the topic, Rabbi Rocklin will address the following questions:
- Why are Augustine’s reflections on his childhood considered monumental?
- According to Augustine, what is the best way for a Christian to protect his soul? How can the Christian achieve immortality?
- How does Augustine reimagine history distinct from Herodotus and Thucydides?
Recommended Reading: Augustine of Hippo. Confessions. Translated by F.J. Sheed. Indiana: Hacket Publishing Company, 2006.
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