A Podcast All About Christianity
Few figures in early Christian history have had as paradoxical a legacy as Pelagius. Though condemned as a heretic, his controversy with Augustine of Hippo profoundly shaped Western theology, especially doctrines of sin, grace, and free will. To understand Pelagius is to understand one of the most formative theological disputes of late antiquity. Historical Context: The Late … Read More “Pelagius: The Monk Who Challenged Augustine” »
I recently did a Twitter poll on influential Christians of the past. It was an eclectic list ranging from theologians to musicians. I tried hard to include some women, but since women have not traditionally had the same opportunities, they were underrepresented. There were some surprises. Some people like John Calvin and C.S. Lewis were … Read More “And the Most Influential Christian of the Past is …” »
Over at my main website, I’m doing a series of top five lists to celebrate my fiftieth birthday. I thought I would do one here as well. I am interested in church history, obviously since I write this blog and podcast. There are certain people from church history that I would have loved to have … Read More “Top Five Christians From History I Would Like to Meet” »
One of the most influential theologians of all Christianity is Augustine of Hippo. Roman Catholics and Protestants look to him for inspiration. Even non-Christians who are interested in the history of philosophy take Augustine seriously. But what do you know about him? This short video provides some of the basic information for who Augustine was.
