Augustinian
Augustinian
Augustinian (pronunciation: aw-guh-stin-ee-uhn) is a term that refers to anything related to Saint Augustine of Hippo, a prominent theologian and philosopher of the 4th and 5th centuries. The term is most commonly used to describe the religious orders that follow his teachings.
Etymology
The term "Augustinian" is derived from the Latin "Augustinus", which is the name of Saint Augustine himself. It is used to denote the followers of his teachings, as well as the religious orders that were founded based on his rule.
Related Terms
- Augustinian theodicy: A type of Christian theodicy designed in response to the evidential problem of evil. As such, it attempts to explain the probability of an omnipotent and omnibenevolent (or all-powerful and perfectly loving) God amid evidence of evil in the world.
- Augustinian Order: Any of several Roman Catholic religious orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine.
- Augustinian hypothesis: A solution to the synoptic problem, which concerns the origin of the Gospels of the New Testament.
- Augustinian values: The core principles that guide the followers of Saint Augustine, including unity, truth, and love.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Augustinian
- Wikipedia's article - Augustinian
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