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Martin Luther Moves Beyond Augustine (6053)

In this video, Dr. Rast details Martin Luther's examination of Augustine's teachings in light of Scripture, highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement.

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From Augustine to Aquinas (6052)

In this video, Dr. Rast traces the way in which the church sought to reconcile the teachings of Augustine and Cassian, known as the Augustinian Synthesis, all the way to Thomas Aquinas and the Reformation. Part two of two.

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The Augustinian Synthesis (6051)

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Semi-Pelagianism (6050)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses John Cassian's attempt to bridge the positions of Augustine and Pelagius by arguing that humans retain the ability to do good—but only with the assistance of God.

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Augustine of Hippo (6048)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines the life and work of Augustine of Hippo, one of the most important figures in all of church history.

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Pelagius (6047)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines early church heretic Pelagius' false teaching that original sin doesn't exist and that human beings can choose to do good works.

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Man’s Role in His Theological Future (6013)

In this video, Dr. Rast considers choice and an individual's role in his/her theological future.

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