One of the greatest influences of the church, St. Augustine was the son of a Christian mother and a pagan father. He converted to Christianity at the age of 31, drifting through different beliefs and doctrines throughout his early life. St. Augustine's most far reaching works were "Confessions" and "On the City of God," the latter the study of Christianity's relationship with secular society. St. Augustine was a persuasive advocate of orthodoxy and episcopacy as the path to saving grace. His written works as well as his advocacy helped create a bridge between the ancient and medieval r…