Augustine of hippo

Saint Augustine painting by Antonio Rodríguez

St. Augustine of Hippo FEAST AUG 28 Classic Round Sticker St. Augustine of Hippo 13 November 354 – 28 August 430)[4] was an early Christian theologian and philosopher[5] whose writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. He was the bishop of Hippo Regius in north Africa and is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers in Western Christianity for his writings in the Patristic Era. Among his most important works are The City of God and…

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A reflection for the start of the Academic Year in Washington DC: A wonderful painting in the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge of Saint Augustine. He is shown deep in thought with his quill poised as he works on one of his writings. It seemed to me a good image of what we will be engaged in this academic year!

first half of 17th century. Oil on canvas. 203 x 150 cm. Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid. P001094. Not on view.

Photo about Saint Augustine of Hippo, fresco painting in church. Image of artwork, altar, catholicism - 90219562

Augustine of Hippo

Old-earthers claim Augustine as support for figurative interpretations of Genesis 1. But what did Augustine really say?