Pelagius (early 5^th cent.)

Importance

•          Held that man is not born with original sin

•          Man has free will

•          Men advance in holiness by merit alone

•          Held that God’s grace is giving commandments to men (i.e. the Ten Commandments)

•          Views were condemned at Council of Ephesus (431)

•          Views opposed to Augustine’s positions

•          Lived for a time in England