laid the groundwork for later theological developments. Augustine's influence on John Calvin was particularly significant in shaping Calvinist soteriology...

were influenced by the fall of Adam and Eve was prevalent in Augustine's time among the Fathers of the Church. It is clear the reason for Augustine's distancing...

Augustine's view diverged from that of the earlier eremitical approach of strict physical austerities. In The Ways of the Catholic Church, Augustine observed...

of Augustine of Hippo and its subsequent development by other thinkers, notably Boethius, Anselm of Canterbury and Bonaventure. Among Augustine's most...

John Calvin (/ˈkælvɪn/; Middle French: Jehan Cauvin; French: Jean Calvin [ʒɑ̃ kalvɛ̃]; 10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564) was a French theologian, pastor and...

The French Reformer John Calvin (1509–1564) was a theological writer who produced many sermons, biblical commentaries, letters, theological treatises...

autobiographical work by Augustine of Hippo, consisting of 13 books written in Latin between AD 397 and 400. The work outlines Augustine's sinful youth and his...

evil to exist, through the fault of humans. Augustine also influenced John Calvin, who supported Augustine's view that evil is the result of free will and...

(1460–1524). John Calvin (1509–1564) among other Reformers, was deeply influenced by Augustine's soteriology. The soteriology of Calvin was further shaped...

Reformation largely echoed Augustine's later views on free will. There was typically a strong Augustine's influence on John Calvin. On the other hand, the Catholic...