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Saint Augustine of Hippo

Front

Who was the 4th-century theologian whose writings on grace and sin shaped Western Christianity?

Back

Augustine of Hippo, author of 'Confessions' and 'The City of God,' whose work deeply influenced both Catholic and Protestant theology.

Explanation

His debates with Pelagius helped define the church's understanding of human depravity and the necessity of divine grace.

Source or basis: Augustine; Church History

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