Discussing the passage from a doctrinal to an historical approach to the study of Augustine with Allan D. Fitzgerald

In Dialogue with Augustine reviews Allan D. Fitzgerald’s 2004 article on the shift in Augustine studies from doctrinal to historical approaches. Fitzgerald emphasizes the role of archaeology, philosophy, and rhetoric in enriching our understanding of Augustine. He highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, positioning Augustine as a complex historical figure, relevant beyond theology and seen as a contemporary thinker.