Augustine of Hippo

354 – 430

Augustine of Hippo writes the first autobiography in the Western tradition, exploring sin, free will, and divine grace. His work—along with City of God—shape…

• 400 CE

  Augustine writes Confessions

  Augustine of Hippo writes the first autobiography in the Western tradition, exploring sin, free will, and divine grace. His work—along with City of God—shapes Christian theology for a millennium and defines key concepts like original sin that are still debated today.