Augustine


Augustine, also known as Saint Augustine, is an important figure in early Christianity. Augustine was born in 354 CE in Roman North Africa. Although his mother was a devout Christian, Augustine was unbelieving and rebellious. At age 19, he became interested in philosophy and Manicheanism. At age 28 he went to Rome and met with the bishop Ambrose. He then rejected Manicheanism and was converted to Christanity, and baptized at age 33. He returned to Africa, was ordained a priest at age 27. At about age 42, in 396, Augustine was ordained Bishop of Hippo, and wrote extensively, including his "Confessions", an account of his life and conversion, and the "City of God", his major theological treaties. He died in 430 CE.	Sapience Home Site map About Sapience Personal studies Biography

Augustine, also known as Saint Augustine, is an important figure in early Christianity.

Augustine was born in 354 CE in Roman North Africa. Although his mother was a devout Christian, Augustine was unbelieving and rebellious. At age 19, he became interested in philosophy and Manicheanism. At age 28 he went to Rome and met with the bishop Ambrose. He then rejected Manicheanism and was converted to Christanity, and baptized at age 33. He returned to Africa, was ordained a priest at age 27.

At about age 42, in 396, Augustine was ordained Bishop of Hippo, and wrote extensively, including his "Confessions", an account of his life and conversion, and the "City of God", his major theological treaties. He died in 430 CE.


Augustine's life and works can be examined using methods of science, human body and psychology, anthropology, and institutions. Sociology including social structure and change and communities can be connected. Peoples of the world are important. He belongs to Western Civilization, principally to Latin peoples.
Augustine lived during late classical times.