The Fall of Rome Podcast 22: The Brilliance of Saint Augustine. An Interview with Elizabeth Bruenig
Jun 15, 2017
Elizabeth Bruenig, Editor at the Washington Post, discusses the life, thought, and relevance of Saint Augustine. Topics covered include his influence on Christian theology and Western culture, his brilliance in capturing the human experience, his controversies and conflicts, his theory on church and state, and his response to blaming Christianity for Rome's fall.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Augustine's Influence on Christian Theology and Western Culture
04:12 • 8min
The Brilliance of Saint Augustine and His Relevance Today
12:32 • 2min
Saint Augustine's Life and Controversies
14:38 • 11min
The Influence of the Vandals and Augustine's Theory on Church and State
25:16 • 3min
Augustine's Response to Blaming Christianity for Rome's Calamities
28:36 • 16min