Philip Schaff

“ Teaches Grammar at Tagaste; but soon returns to Carthage to teach Rhetoric—gains a prize.
379. Is recovered from study of Astrology—writes his books De pulchro et apto.
382. Discovers the Manichæans to be in error, but falls into scepticism. Goes to Rome to teach Rhetoric.
385. Removes to Milan; his errors gradually removed through the teaching of Ambrose, but he is held back by the flesh; becomes again a Catechumen.
386. Studies St. Paul; converted through a voice from heaven; gives up his profession; writes against the Academics; prepares for Baptism. ”

“ Cicero’s Hortensius awakens in him a strong desire for true wisdom.
374. He falls into the Manichæan heresy, and seduces several of his acquaintances into it. His mother’s earnest prayers for him; she is assured of his recovery. ”