Roman Letters

Augustine of Hippo & Longinianus, pagan philosopher

3 surviving letters between Augustine of Hippo and Longinianus, pagan philosopher, spanning 400 AD.

Augustine of Hippoc. 400 AD

Augustine asks Longinianus what he believes about worshiping God and following Christ.

augustine hippo, Letter 233
Longinianus, pagan philosopherc. 400 AD

Longinianus answers Augustine about pagan purification and the path to God.

augustine hippo, Letter 234
Augustine of Hippoc. 400 AD

Augustine asks Longinianus why ancient rites are needed if a person already lives purely.

augustine hippo, Letter 235