Second Council of Orange

Settled the Semi-Pelagian controversy, affirming Augustine's doctrine of grace: faith itself is a gift, not a human initiative God then assists.

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augustine of hippo
john cassian

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Augustine of Hippo

A reading pick tied to today's figure, quote, era, or event. The most approachable major Latin Father: autobiography, prayer, memory, sin, grace, and desire.

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