Feb 3, 2023

Dr. William Marra discusses Divine Providence in the life of St. Augustine, including the roles of Monica and Ambrose. Plato talks of life involving divine surprises. Christianity speaks of Providence playing a central role in human existence. Dr. William Marra explores this theme by talking of the providential role...

Feb 3, 2023

Dr. William Marra explores the metaphysics in Plato and Aristotle. Christian theology in ancient and early medieval times was built more along Platonic lines. From the High Middle Ages onwards, Aristotle's influence became more pronounced. What are the metaphysical concepts of these two greatest of ancient philosophers?...

Feb 3, 2023

Dr. William Marra discusses the problem of evil. Gnostic influences, so strong at the time of the late Empire, led many men to presume that the evils of nature indicate its creation by an evil God or demigod. Augustine, the greatest of the Church Fathers, found the problem of evil to be one of the stumbling blocks to...