Augustine

Augustine of Hippo (354-430 CE), also known as Saint Augustine, was a philosopher and theologian of the late Roman Empire, whose writings influenced the development of Western philosophy and Christianity. His works, like *Confessions* and *City of God*, remain influential, and he engaged in doctrinal disputes, including arguments against the inclusion of 1 Enoch in the biblical canon. Augustine's association with figures such as Ambrose (his mentor) and Monica (his mother) further shaped his intellectual and spiritual development, and he is considered a Doctor of the Church.