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Continuing the Conversation By Carmen Joy Imes

Who Are These People? Sorted alphabetically by last name, if they had one, or by first name if they did not: 1 Alcuin of York (735–804) – Alcuin was an Irish monk and scholar in the Carolingian court from Northumbria. His essay on the usefulness of the Psalms was quoted by Dhuoda in her Handbook for Her Warrior Son in 843, which illustrates his lasting influence. Ambrose of Milan (340–397) – Ambrose was bishop of Milan, Italy. His preaching was one of the most significant influences in Augustine’s conversion to Christianity. Aquinas, Thomas (1225–1274) – Aquinas was a Dominican Friar and priest from Italy known as a Doctor of the Church (that is, a highly respected scholar). He had an immense influence on the church. He is best known for his use of reason in theology, and he left behind many writings on theology and philosophy as well as commentary on the first fifty psalms. Athanasius of Alexandria (298–373) – Athanasius was bishop of Alexandria, Egypt. Due to theological arguments among church leaders of his day, he was exiled five times. He was a strong defender of the doctrine of the Trinity. Augustine of Hippo (354–430) – Augustine was born in Numidia, North Africa, and educated in Rome. He lived

1 For more information on any of these contributors, see ACCS or RCS. Wikipedia has longer articles on most of them.