What Was Augustine's Major Accomplishments

Bishop Ambrose played an important role, leading theological battle between Manicheans, Pelagians and the Donatists. Ambrose developed ideas and concepts that became important in the Catholic church. He established a Doctrine which prescribes the notion of original sin, the expansion of the nature of evil and how important the grace in salvation is. Ambrose’s writings became influential pieces for other historical figures in the church such as, Pope Gregory the Great, John Calvin and Martin Luther. Most importantly, Ambrose had the most impact on young Augustine. Augustine became known as a theological forefather by the claims of Catholics and Protestants because of Ambrose. The life history between Augustine and Ambrose will be outlined in

His father was a pagan and his mother, Monica was a devoted Christian. The salvation of Augustine was a concern for Monica because Augustine had never been baptized a Christian. When Augustine was a child he fell deathly ill, to save his soul Monica prepared for him to be baptized. Augustine recovered which resulted in the delay of the baptism. When Augustine began to grow through puberty and manhood Monica displayed concerns towards Augustine for she feared he would commit the sin of fornication. Fornication became the direct problem for the sexual sin he would commit until he finally committed to the Catholic faith and decided to put that behind him. After the age of seventeen Augustine left his home town to continue his studies in Carthage. Here in Carthage he began to search for truth and wisdom this quest lead him to join the Manicheans. The Manicheans believed in the dualism of good and evil, man’s soul was good, but imprisoned by the force of evil. Carthage was the city he taught for two years until he decided to return home to Thagaste to teach for a year. After teaching In Thagaste for a year he decided to return Carthage and teach there for another six years. Later in life, Augustine developed concerns and questions about Manichaeism he wanted answered by Bishop Faustus. Here is where Augustine realized Faustus was not speaking the truth when he answered the questions Augustine had for