Firstly, the heresy known as Manichaeism, opened the door to the thought of theology. Secondly, the philosophy known as Neo-Platonism, guided him closer to the truth. Thirdly, he listened in on the bishop of Milan’s (Ambrose’s) sermons, which directly resonated with Augustine. Relatively, a testimony of Victorinus resonated with him, he embraced the fact that intelligent people could also believe in Catholicism. Lastly, the trials and tribulations played a magnificent role in his conversion. Without the encounters that occurred, St Augustine’s Confessions would be less
Firstly, the heresy known as Manichaeism, opened the door to the thought of theology. Secondly, the philosophy known as Neo-Platonism, guided him closer to the truth. Thirdly, he listened in on the bishop of Milan’s (Ambrose’s) sermons, which directly resonated with Augustine. Relatively, a testimony of Victorinus resonated with him, he embraced the fact that intelligent people could also believe in Catholicism. Lastly, the trials and tribulations played a magnificent role in his conversion. Without the encounters that occurred, St Augustine’s Confessions would be less