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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Michelangelo,_Fall_and_Expulsion_from_Garden_of_Eden_00.jpg|thumb|Michelangelo,_Fall_and_Expulsion_from_Garden_of_Eden_00]] '''Augustinianism''' is a philosophical and theological system based on the teachings and writings of [[Augustine of Hippo]], one of the most influential [[Church Fathers]] in Western Christianity. Augustinianism has significantly shaped [[Western Christianity]], particularly in the areas of [[theology]], [[philosophy]], and [[ethics]].<br />
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== Core Beliefs ==<br />
Augustinianism emphasizes the following core beliefs:<br />
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* '''Original Sin''': Augustine taught that [[original sin]] is inherited from [[Adam and Eve]] and affects all of humanity. This doctrine underscores the need for [[divine grace]] for [[salvation]].<br />
* '''Divine Grace''': Augustine believed that [[divine grace]] is essential for [[salvation]] and that humans cannot achieve salvation through their own efforts. This concept is central to [[Augustinian theology]].<br />
* '''Predestination''': Augustine's views on [[predestination]] assert that God has foreordained some people to be saved and others to be damned, a belief that has influenced later theological debates, particularly during the [[Reformation]].<br />
* '''The City of God''': In his work ''[[The City of God]]'', Augustine contrasts the [[City of God]] with the [[City of Man]], emphasizing the transient nature of earthly cities and the eternal nature of the [[heavenly city]].<br />
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== Influence ==<br />
Augustinianism has had a profound impact on various aspects of [[Christian theology]] and [[Western philosophy]]:<br />
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* '''Medieval Scholasticism''': Augustine's ideas were foundational for many [[medieval scholastics]], including [[Thomas Aquinas]] and [[Anselm of Canterbury]].<br />
* '''Reformation''': Augustine's teachings on grace and predestination significantly influenced [[Martin Luther]] and [[John Calvin]], key figures in the [[Protestant Reformation]].<br />
* '''Modern Philosophy''': Augustine's thoughts on the nature of time, memory, and the self have been explored by modern philosophers such as [[Henri Bergson]] and [[Martin Heidegger]].<br />
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== Key Works ==<br />
Some of Augustine's most important works that form the basis of Augustinianism include:<br />
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* ''[[Confessions (Augustine)|Confessions]]'': An autobiographical work that details Augustine's sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity.<br />
* ''[[The City of God]]'': A monumental work that defends Christianity against pagan critics and outlines Augustine's vision of the [[City of God]].<br />
* ''[[On Christian Doctrine]]'': A theological text that provides guidelines for interpreting the [[Bible]] and preaching.<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Augustine of Hippo]]<br />
* [[Original sin]]<br />
* [[Divine grace]]<br />
* [[Predestination]]<br />
* [[The City of God]]<br />
* [[Confessions (Augustine)]]<br />
* [[Medieval scholasticism]]<br />
* [[Protestant Reformation]]<br />
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== Categories ==<br />
[[Category:Christian theology]]<br />
[[Category:Philosophical schools and traditions]]<br />
[[Category:Augustine of Hippo]]<br />
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