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Whilst I agree with much of what you've said here, I would query your characterisation of Augustine, which is a commonly held one in Orthodox circles. Augustine isn't nearly as legalistic and guilt-obsessed as some make him out, and he was named as a universal teacher by two Ecumenical Councils. In my opinion, he follows the neo-platonist theology of the Cappadocian Fathers pretty closely, even in his Triadology, although of course he made significant errors in areas of grace and predestination. Most of the damage was done by later Western theologians who interpreted what he said through later Western developments you have outlined here!

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