After the death of Theodosius the Great, the Roman Empire found itself in a precarious situation. Augustine becomes bishop of Hippo.
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Image of Pendant of Maria, daughter of Stilicho, with form of Christogram by PHGCOM.
Map of final division of Roman Empire at death of Theodosius the Great
Monastic Rule of Saint Augustine
Augustine’s writings against Manicheanism
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