[Obsidian AVA](https://github.com/louis030195/obsidian-ava) AI generated tags: #wisdom #metaphysical #epistemology #knowledge #religion #theology #uncertainty #books #philosophy # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought #to-digest # Related - [[Stoicism]] - [[Cicero]] - [[Marcus Aurelius]] - [[Theology]] - [[The Church]] # TODO > [!TODO] TODO # St Augustine St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) is one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity. He is known for his writings, which include the Confessions, The City of God, and On Free Choice of the Will. Augustine was born in the Roman province of Numidia and was educated in Carthage. After his conversion to Christianity, he became a bishop of the Church in Hippo, where he wrote many of his works. Augustine's writings have had an immense influence on Western philosophy, particularly in the areas of faith and reason, original sin, grace, and predestination. He is also known for his anti-Pelagianism, which argued against the belief that humans are able to achieve salvation through their own merit. His influence continues to this day, as his works remain widely read and studied.