Augustines Teaching On Human Nature

Question 1

1. Critically assess the significance of Augustine’s teaching on human relationships before the Fall. [40] AS Level 2018

Answer 1

1. Adam and Eves relationship wasn’t ideal
2. Restoration via God’s Grace lacks significance
3. Logical and Scientific issues with the fall

Question 2

2. Critically assess Augustine’s teaching that original Sin is the reason why humans lack free will. [40] A level 2021

Answer 2

1. Relies on a literal fall should be understood symbolically
2. Simplistic and Pessimistic view of human nature and society
3. Limited election/God’s grace.

Question 3

3.’We have only to look at human societies to see that Augustine’s teaching on Original Sin was correct.’ Discuss. [40] AS Level 2023

Answer 3

1. Relies on a literal fall should be understood symbolically
2. Simplistic and Pessimistic view of human nature and society
3. Limited election/God’s grace

Question 4

4. Assess Augustine’s claim that only God’s Grace can overcome human sin. [40] A level 2023

Answer 4

1. Fall is metaphoric not literal
2. Overly simplistic and pessimistic view of society
3. Limited election challenges God’s benevolence