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Augustine's Influence and Contemporaries
Church HistorySteve Gregg
Steve Gregg discusses the influence of Augustine and his contemporaries in this lecture. He touches on the debate between Pelagians and Augustinians regarding infant innocence and the impact of sin. He also discusses the development of the institutional church and the influence of Apostle Paul on Augustine's philosophy. Finally, he talks about significant figures such as Patrick of Ireland and their role in spreading Christianity. Overall, the lecture highlights the complex history of Christianity and the important figures who shaped its theology and spread it across the world.
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