Augustine and Jerome: Early Church History with Alex and Sophia Kindle Edition

Teacher Created with optional Workbook. Exploring Catholic, Protestant, and general world history. For young adults, homeschooled students, and as a freshman basic course for college.What if two men shaped how the Western world thinks about sin, free will, and the Bible itself — and most people don't even know their names?Step inside Yannis' Cafe, where two friends (Alex, an ancient studies graduate, and Sophia, a philosophy student) sit down over Greek coffee to unravel the lives, writings, and lasting influence of Augustine and Jerome.Through their warm, wide-ranging conversation, you will discover how Augustine's Confessions and The City of God shaped Western Christian thought on sin, grace, and the nature of God. Jerome's Latin Vulgate Bible translation helped to spread the Christian faith across diverse cultures for more than a thousand years.As Alex and Sophia dig deeper, they explore questions that still resonate today:The tension between free will and determinismThe interplay between Scripture and traditionThe balance between faith and worksThe role of Greek philosophy in shaping Christian doctrineWritten in an accessible, conversational style, this book appeals to anyone curious about Church history, early Christian thought, and the ideas that shaped Western civilization. From history enthusiasts and young philosophers to home school students looking for an engaging entry point into the Church Fathers, this book is for you.A supplementary workbook is also available for further study. Read more