Augustine of Hippo

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engraving Saint Augustine of Hippo by W. Marshall.

Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) was a prominent Christian philosopher and theologian. He was born in the Roman province of Africa (present-day Algeria) and raised as a pagan. He was greatly influenced by the works of Plato and Cicero and later converted to Christianity after experiencing a profound spiritual crisis. Augustine is most famous for his writings, including "Confessions," a spiritual autobiography, and "The City of God," a seminal work in the development of Christian political theory. He was a bishop in the city of Hippo Regius and is remembered as one of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity. His ideas on original sin, the role of the Church, and the nature of God continue to influence the Catholic and Protestant traditions today. Augustine is considered one of the greatest Christian thinkers and his writings remain widely read and studied. 

Note: The main image is reconstructed based on the engraving Saint Augustine of Hippo by W. Marshall.

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