Philosophical Faith Faith became an enduring element of Augustine’s contribution to theology. But how does faith accord with reason?
A Thoroughly Modern Man Of what interest is a fourth-century theologian to those of us living in the 21st? How could a person of such antiquity relate to us?
Summer 2003 Daniel in the Critics' Den Ivor C. Fletcher The book of Daniel is often written off as nothing more than a poor historical account. Is that a valid argument?
Summer 2003 The Gospels for the 21st Century, Part 14 The Difficult Way David Hulme Jesus points out to His disciples that living a godly life requires sacrifice and action.
Spring 2003 Augustine: A Giant Out of His Time Peter Nathan Aspects of Augustine’s copious written works are foundational to both Roman Catholic and Protestant theology.
Spring 2003 Augustine’s Poisoned Chalice Peter Nathan Can the mixing of pagan philosophy with biblical teachings result in anything but a lethal potion?
Spring 2003 After Life Brian Orchard People have always wondered about life after death. What happens when we die? What the Bible has to say on the subject may be surprising.
Neoplatonism A reemergence of ideas first expounded by Plato, Neoplatonism developed in Egypt in the third century under the influence of Plotinus.
Manichaeism Founded by a young Persian named Mani, Manichaeism drew ideas from many religions and significantly influenced Augustine’s developing ideas.
Is the Soul Immortal? The Bible teaches that we are a soul, and that the soul is mortal. The doctrine of the immortality of the soul, on the other hand, has no biblical basis.