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Caelestius

c. 380 – c. 432
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Disciple and chief associate of Pelagius. Condemned at Carthage (411 and 418).

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Common questions

Who was Caelestius?
Caelestius (380–432) — Disciple and chief associate of Pelagius. Condemned at Carthage (411 and 418).
Who taught Caelestius?
Pelagius.
Who did Caelestius oppose?
Augustine of Hippo.

Sources for biography

  • Augustine, De Gratia Christi et de Peccato Originali primary
  • Marius Mercator, Commonitorium primary

documented connections(2)

  • opposed (incoming) Augustine of Hippo
    Augustine wrote against Caelestius alongside Pelagius.
    Augustine, De Gratia Christi et de Peccato Originali
  • taught by Pelagius
    Caelestius was Pelagius's chief disciple and propagator.
    Augustine, De Gestis Pelagii · Marius Mercator, Commonitorium

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