Augustine and Jerome: Early Church History with Alex and Sophia

By S. A. Phillips

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 GodHow Jerome's Latin Vulgate Bible translation carried the Christian faith across cultures for over a thousand yearsThe interplay between Scripture and tradition - and why it still matters todayThe balance between faith and works debated across Catholic and Protestant traditionsThe role of Greek philosophy in shaping early Christian doctrineWritten in an accessible, conversational dialogue style, this book is ideal for: Homeschool students and families seeking an engaging Church history curriculumYoung adults and teens exploring early Christian thought and Western civilizationCollege freshmen in introductory Church history or philosophy of religion coursesCatholics, Protestants, and anyone curious about the foundations of Western faithFrom 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GPWFMW3Q
• ISBN13: 9798245749679
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"