Augustine and Jerome: Early Church History with Alex and Sophia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798245749679)

Teacher Created. Exploring Catholic, Protestant, and general world history.

For young adults, homeschooled students, and as a freshman basic course for college with Workbook.
Pairs with Augustine and Jerome: Early Church History with Alex and Sophia: a Workbook by S.A. Phillips.

"Written in Conversational Dialogue" & "Engaging Theology for Beginners"

Ready to go deeper into the ideas that shaped Western civilization?

Step inside Yannis' Cafe, where two friends (Alex, an ancient studies graduate, and Sophia, a philosophy student) sit down over Greek coffee to unravel the lives, writings, and lasting influence of Augustine of Hippo and Jerome of Stridon - two of the most consequential figures in Church history.

Through their warm, wide-ranging conversation, you will discover how Augustine's Confessions and The City of Godshaped Western Christian thought on sin, grace, and the nature of God. Jerome's Latin Vulgate Bible translation helped to spread the Christian faith across diverse cultures for more than a thousand years.
Through warm, wide-ranging conversation with Alex and Sophia, you'll discover:

• How Augustine's Confessions and The City of God shaped Western Christian thought on sin, grace, and the nature of God
• How Jerome's Latin Vulgate Bible translation carried the Christian faith across cultures for over a thousand years
• The interplay between Scripture and tradition - and why it still matters today
• The balance between faith and works debated across Catholic and Protestant traditions
• The role of Greek philosophy in shaping early Christian doctrine

Written in an accessible, conversational dialogue style, this book is ideal for:

• Homeschool students and families seeking an engaging Church history curriculum
• Young adults and teens exploring early Christian thought and Western civilization
• College freshmen in introductory Church history or philosophy of religion courses
• Catholics, Protestants, and anyone curious about the foundations of Western faith

From history enthusiasts and young philosophers to home school students looking for an engaging entry point into the Church Fathers, this book is for you.

A companion workbook is also available for deeper study, discussion questions, and classroom

Author: S. A. Phillips
ISBN-13: 9798245749679
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2026
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d