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On The Predestination Of The Saints

by Saint Augustine of Hippo

It focuses on the concept of predestination, which refers to the idea that God has already determined which individuals will receive eternal salvation and which will not. In "On the Predestination of the Saints," Saint Augustine addresses some of the key questions and controversies surrounding the concept of predestination. He argues that predestination is a divine mystery that is beyond human understanding and that it is essential for salvation. The book also discusses the concept of free will and the relationship between God's grace and human efforts. Saint Augustine's work has had a significant impact on Christian theology, and his ideas on predestination continue to be a subject of debate among theologians and scholars. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in Christian theology or the history of Christianity. Furthermore, "On the Predestination of the Saints" is part of a larger body of work by Saint Augustine, which includes other influential writings such as "The Confessions" and "The City of God." Saint Augustine's contributions to the development of Christian theology and philosophy have been widely recognized, and his works continue to be studied and debated by scholars today.

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English

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Latin

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5th Century

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Augustine of Hippo also known as Saint Augustine, was a theologian, philosopher, and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings influenced the development of Western philo...

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