Pelagius

Pelagius was a British-born ascetic teacher who worked in Rome from about 380 and left for Africa and Palestine after 410. His teaching on human responsibility and the sufficiency of nature aided by grace brought him into conflict with Augustine. His commentary on the letters of Paul was preserved for centuries among the works of Jerome.

Dates

ca. 350-after 418 (approximate)

See or city

Rome

Region

Britain-born; taught at Rome

Also known as

Pelagius Britto

Notes

Condemned for his teaching on grace and free will at Carthage (418) and later councils, including Ephesus (431); the traditions that honour Augustine reject his doctrine. The commentary on Paul was written before the controversy.

Works

• Exposition on 1 CorinthiansExpositio in epistulam I ad Corinthios · ca. 405–410 · CPL 0728 (not yet checked)