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Augustine of Hippo

Augustine of Hippo

8.2
An early Christian church leader and writer who influences Western Christianity and teaches the need for God's help
  • proper noun
  • /ɔːˈɡʌstɪn əv ˈhɪpoʊ/
translation icon : Agustín de Hipona
  • Many scholars regard Augustine of Hippo as one of the most influential figures in Christian theology.

Examples

  • The writings of Augustine of Hippo, such as 'Confessions', continue to inspire philosophers today.

  • The works of Augustine of Hippo, including 'City of God', have had a lasting impact on Christian thought.

  • Bishop Augustine of Hippo played a crucial role in shaping the doctrine of original sin.

  • The writings of Augustine of Hippo greatly influenced Christian theology.

  • Augustine of Hippo is often referred to as Saint Augustine.

  • Bishop Augustine of Hippo was instrumental in shaping the doctrine of original sin in Western Christianity.

  • Many theologians and historians consider Augustine of Hippo to be a foundational thinker in Christian philosophy.

Synonyms

Augustine
vsAugustine of Hippo
64 8.8

An early Christian bishop and writer who taught about God and the need for grace

is the formal historical bishop title linked to a specific episcopal see
Saint Augustine
vsAugustine of Hippo
7.5

An early Christian bishop whose ideas and writings shaped later Western Christianity

is the more exact regional title highlighting the bishopric and divine grace focus
St. Augustine
vsAugustine of Hippo
9.9

An early Christian bishop and writer whose ideas shaped Western Christianity

is the specific historical form stressing bishop role and necessity of divine grace

Surface Forms

Augustine of Hippo main

Morphology

Augustine + of + Hippo

This is a proper-name construction combining a personal name with a locative 'of Hippo', so a learner who knows the constituents can infer it refers to a person associated with the place Hippo. However, the specific biographical and theological significance (dates, influence, role as bishop) cannot be derived from the words alone and requires extra world knowledge, so the phrase is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Augustine of Hippo comes from Augustine, a Christian bishop who lived and worked in the town of Hippo in North Africa. The bit of Hippo just shows where he served, so the full name identifies the famous early Christian writer and thinker known for ideas like 'original sin' and the need for God's help.