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My Lenten reading has included an interesting, if somewhat odd, book about the greatest of the Latin Fathers of the Church: Augustine the African by Catherine Conybeare, a philologist. The post The Donatist Comeback appeared first on First Things

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The Donatist Comeback

First Things (United States) | Mar 25, 2026

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Het onderzoeken van Augustinus naast Donatisme biedt waardevolle inzichten in de historische debatten die huidige religieuze praktijken en overtuigingen bepalen.
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Exploring Augustine alongside Donatism offers valuable insights into the historical debates that shape current religious practices and beliefs.

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Augustinus' theologische bijdragen zijn essentieel voor het begrijpen van hedendaags christelijk denken, vooral bij het aanpakken van moderne morele dilemma's.
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Augustine's theological contributions are essential for understanding contemporary Christian thought, particularly in addressing modern moral dilemmas.

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Hoewel Augustinus' opvattingen invloedrijk zijn, mogen zij niet de diverse interpretaties van het geloof die zich door de kerkgeschiedenis hebben ontwikkeld, overschaduwen.
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While Augustine's views are influential, they should not overshadow the diverse interpretations of faith that have emerged throughout church history.

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Het heroverwegen van Donatisme stelt ons in staat kritisch te onderzoeken hoe kerkelijk gezag tegenwoordig wordt waargenomen, wat conventionele opvattingen over ecclesiastische legitimiteit ter discussie stelt.
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Revisiting Donatism allows for a critical examination of how church authority is perceived today, challenging conventional views of ecclesiastical legitimacy.

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De opleving van Donatisme benadrukt een verontrustende tendens naar exclusiviteit binnen religieuze gemeenschappen, die het kernbericht van inclusiviteit in het christendom ondermijnt.
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The resurgence of Donatism highlights a troubling trend of exclusivity within religious communities, undermining the core message of inclusivity in Christianity.

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