LibGuides: Augustine: Pelagians and Donatists

Pelagianism and Augustine

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Secondary Literature:

The Development of Augustine's Doctrine of Operative Grace by J. Patout Burns
This work traces the development of Augustine's theology of grace throughout his life, including in his debates with Pelagians.
The Anti-Pelagian Christology of Augustine of Hippo, 396-430 by Dominic Keech
This resource is an in-depth study of how Augustine developed his doctrine of Christ vis-a-vis the Pelagian controversy.
The Myth of Pelagianism by Ali Bonner
Bonner's study calls for a more charitable re-interpretation of Pelagius' writings, suggesting that Augustine created a false caricature of the theologian.
Pelagius: Inquiries and Reappraisals by Robert F. Evans
A classic text presenting a measured view of Pelagius' writings.
"Pelagius and Pelagians" in The Oxford Handbook of Early Christian Studies by Mathijs Lamberigts
An introductory essay on the Pelagian controversy.

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Subject Terms:

Call Numbers: BT 1450-1460 (Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism)

Augustine's Writings:

The Donatist Controversy by Saint Augustine
This volume from the Works of Saint Augustine series compiles a number of his Anti-Donatist works. Check the table of contents on the catalog record for a specific title.

Secondary Literature:

Finding Aid:

Subject Term: Donatists.

Call Number: BT 1370 (Donatist Theology)