The Confessions

Book 1 & 2 & 8 (not really complete)

B

What was Augustine's initial perception of God during his turbulent years?

A) God was always present and guiding him

B) God was silent and offered no comfort

C) God was punishing him for his sins

D) God was only present through his mother.

C

What realization did Augustine come to about his parents' focus on his education?

A) They prioritized his spiritual growth over studies.

B) They wanted him to marry

C) They were only concerned with his future success.

D) They believed education would lead him to God.

B

How did Augustine view his mother's warnings against sin?

A) As wise and necessary guidance

B) As womanish and something to be ignored

C) As irrelevant to his life choices.

D) As a source of inspiration.

Aurelius Augustinus

Who is the author of “The Confessions”?

Patricius & Monica

Who were Augustinus’ parents?

345, Tagaste, Africa

Augustinus was born in _____ AD in _____

devout Christian

Augustinus’ mother was a _____

Pagan

Augustinus’ father was a _____

B

1.Who was Saint Augustine

A) A Pagan and A Christian

B) A doctor of the church and significant Christian thinker

C) A philosopher of ancient Greece

D) The Pope of Hippo

C

In what year was Augustine ordained as a priest?

A) 354 AD

B) 386 AD

C) 391 AD

D) 430 AD

C

How long did Augustine serve as the Bishop of Hippo?

A) 10 years

B) Until he went back to Africa

C) Until his death

D) Until he retired

Bishop Valerius of Hippo

Who ordained Augustine as a priest?

Ponticianus

What was the name of Augustine’s friend who gave him a lesson and a moment of ephiphany?

Alypius

What is the name of Augustine’s friend who also decided to convert to the Christian faith?

Carnal & Spiritual

What were Augustine’s two conflicting wills?