Medieval Lit Week 5 Assignments

  1. Read Book 3 Chapters 2, 3, 6, 8, 15
  2. Read Book 4 Chapters 3, 4, 6, 7, 15, 28, 33, 34
  3. Read Book 5 Chapters 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22, 25, 26
  4. In book 3, you read about several calamities that show that the Roman gods either could not, or would not, intervene to save Rome from disaster. Summarize 3 of these calamities, and be prepared to present and lead discussion on your answers in class. Each of the 3 calamities should be summarized in at least 5-7 sentences. (Book 3)
  5. Write a paragraph arguing that the Greek and Roman gods were not just in their
    dealings among the people of earth. Your argument should contain at least 3 reasons to
    believe that your conclusion is true. (Book 3).
  6. In Book 4, chapters 3 and 4, Augustine contrasts the Greek or Roman warrior and
    kingdom with one who is living life in Christ. Explain the difference in 3-5 sentences.
  7. How does Augustine characterize those who went to war to expand the Roman
    Empire? (Book 4, chapters 3, 4, 6, 15)
  8. What effect did the worship of the Roman gods have on the expansion of the Roman
    Empire? (Book 4, chapters 7, 28)
  9. What effect did the worship of the God of the Jews have on sustaining the Jewish
    nation?
  10. What does it mean for something to be fortuitous? (Book 5, chapter 1)
  11. What does it mean for something to be fatal? (Book 5, chapter 1)
  12. What is the difference between the Greek/Roman concept of fate and the Christian
    concept of divine foreknowledge? (Book 5, chapters 1, 8, 9)
  13. According to Augustine, considering the omniscience and omnipotence of God, do
    we have free will? Why or why not? (Book 5, chapters 10, 11)
  14. How did God’s will effect the outcome of war and the reign of Christian emperors?
    Give at least two examples. (Book 5, chapters 22, 25, 26)