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Augustine of Hippo

Western Church Father354–430 ADPatristic

Who was Augustine of Hippo?

Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD) was a patristic theologian. Bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa, Augustine shaped Western Christian theology more than any other post-biblical author. His Confessions and The City of God remain foundational texts. His writings on grace, original sin, and the Trinity defined orthodox doctrine for centuries.

What did Augustine of Hippo write?

Augustine of Hippo's key works include Confessions, The City of God, On the Trinity and On Christian Doctrine.

  • Confessions
  • The City of God
  • On the Trinity
  • On Christian Doctrine

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