ST. AUGUSTINE CONCEPT ON THE BODY AND SOUL

Abstract

The present research study is intended to investigate and encapsulate the theological thought process of St Augustine and his influence on the development of Christianity. We know that Augustine, who is a lover of philosophy and searcher of truth was greatly influenced by the ideology of Manichaeism and later on by the Neo-Platonic, though underlying his mother’s influence had it’s place too. The medieval period is of great importance in the history of philosophy and theology and it’s development. The writings of St. Augustine was of such influence on Martin Luther who brought about Reformation. St. Augustine further influenced John Calvin, whose book, Institute of Christian Religion is the laying systematic doctrines for Christian belief. This research paper is intended to see the flow of thoughts of St. Augustine on the development of doctrines and it’s influence on Christianity.