Augustine left Christianity to try what religion?
Manicheanism
Where was Augustine born?
Carthage, in North Africa.
Augustine was greatly influenced to pursue Christianity by this Bishop of Milan.
Ambrose
What were Augustine's parent's religious beliefs?
His father was Pagan and his mother was a Christian.
Follower of this religion believed that the validity of the scriptures was dependent on the moral status of the ministered.
Donatism
What was the moment of Augustine's conversion?
While struggling with his thoughts, a child's voice spoke to him, telling him to pick up the Bible and read.
He debated with Augustine that Adam's original sin had no effect on the morals people now have and that it was possible for people to live without sin.
Pelagius
Was Augustine a bishop or priest?
Both, he started out as an ordained priest, but and shortly after was made a bishop.
A book written by Augustine talking about the differences between our earthly cities and the heavenly city.
City of God
What were two controversy Augustine took apart in?
The Donatist Controversy and the Pelagian Debate.