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One of the most influential Church Fathers, St. Augustine's 'City of God' and 'Confessions' explore the nature of God, the church, and the soul. His 'just war theory' has been impactful.

A medieval French scholastic philosopher, known for his work on dialectics. His 'Sic et Non' compiled contradictions among the Church Fathers, encouraging critical analysis and theological development.

Best known for the ontological argument for the existence of God as presented in his 'Proslogion.' He made major contributions to the development of scholasticism.

Pseudo-Dionysius was a theologian and philosopher who proposed a mystical theology whose works, such as 'The Celestial Hierarchy,' had a formative influence on medieval mysticism and scholasticism.

Pope from 590 to 604, he implemented church reform, was a prolific writer, and his works provided a blueprint for medieval spirituality and pastoral care.

An English scholar, clergyman, poet, and teacher from York, Alcuin led the Carolingian Renaissance as a leading figure, promoting education, and standardizing the church liturgy.

Boethius was a philosopher best known for his work 'The Consolation of Philosophy,' which merges classical philosophy with Christian theology. His contributions include the concept of the 'wheel of fortune' and influence on the Quadrivium.

Consists of the Trivium (grammar, rhetoric, dialectic) and the Quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy). This educational framework was foundational throughout the Middle Ages.

Roman statesman and writer, he founded a monastery where classical texts were preserved. His work 'Institutiones' was influential in setting the course for Christian education.

A notable Irish theologian, philosopher, and poet. He argued for the existence of God as a necessary precondition for all other knowledge and translated Greek philosophical texts into Latin.

Produced 'Etymologies,' an encyclopedia of knowledge that was widely used throughout the Middle Ages. His scholarship laid the groundwork for medieval education.