Berkley Center

More poetic than argumentative, more experiential than systematic, Augustine's approach to the saving work of Christ repays sustained attention that it does not often receive. In this lecture philosopher Thomas Williams gave particular attention to Augustine's multifaceted approach to the Incarnation (and not just the passion) as the principal means by which sinful humanity is reconciled to God, the role of the Holy Spirit "by whom the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts," and the centrality of the sacraments.

The 10th Annual Costan Lecture in Early Christianity was delivered by Thomas Williams, the Isabelle A. and Henry D. Martin Professor of Medieval Philosophy at Georgetown University. A reception followed the event in the Healy Hall foyer.

This event was co-sponsored by Georgetown University's Department of Theology and Religious Studies and Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs.