Augustine is one of the most moving diaries ever recorded of a mans journey to the fountain of gods grace. With great eloquence and passion, his confessionsa masterpiece of western literatureexplores enduring questions that continue to stir millions. In saint augustines confessions, he recounts his journey from being a young atheist living large and looking for answers with his intellect, to his eventual conversion to christianity through the efforts of his mother, and the peace and security he found in his faith. Professors cook and herzman look to the confessions of st. Smith has spent time on the road with augustine, and he invites us to take this journey, too, for this ancient african thinker knows far more about us than we might expect. He abandoned the christianity in which he had been brought. The confessions is in one sense augustine s personal story, but it is also a story with an almost mythological or archetypal appeal. Augustines precise motivation for writing his life story at that point is not clear, but there are at least two possible causes. Augustine is the most wellknown and influential christian autobiography in existence. Augustine audible audiobook unabridged saint augustine author, david mccallion narrator, a. Augustine s confessions supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to. Confessiones is the name of a n autobiographical work, consisting of books, by st. Confessions is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of books, by st. The confessions outlines augustine s sinful youth and his conversion to christianity.
Modern english translations of it are sometimes published under the title the confessions of st. O my god, let me, with thanksgiving, remember, and confess unto thee thy mercies on me. This timeless work is applicable to everyone who has experienced the struggle between good and evil in his own soul. Augustines confessions is one of the most influential and most innovative works of latin literature. Confessions is perhaps the most important spiritual autobiography of. Augustine concludes this section with an invocation of praise to christ, who was human but conquered death, whose love is unfailing, and who is the only true source of rest and peace. It chronicles his life, from his early life, education, and youthful indiscretions to. Augustines confessions audiobook on cd, 2004 worldcat. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of confessions and what it means. Confessions newly translated and edited by albert c. Augustine of hippo, written in latin between ad 397 and 400.
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The confessions of saint augustine the confessions of saint augustine audiobook, by aurelius augustinus. Widely seen as one of the first western autobiographies ever written, it chronicles the life and religious struggles of augustine of hippo, from his days as a selfconfessed sinner to his acceptance of christianity as an older adult. It chronicles his life, from his early life, education, and youthful. Jul 28, 2008 saint augustine is one of historys most prolific geniuses. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes confessions study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays. The work is considered the first western autobiography ever written, and it chronicles augustines sinful youth and his conversion to christian. It is a fantastic companion which has enriched a work that is nearly peerless in its original capacity to enrich. Augustine is a kind of everyman, representing a lost and struggling humanity trying to rediscover the divine, the only source of true peace and satisfaction. Augustine s confessions is one of the most influential and most innovative works of latin literature. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12.
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In his confessions, saint augustine reflects upon his life in the light of scripture and the presence of god. Augustine for free when you sign up for a 30day trial membership. The enchiridion is a compact treatise on christian piety, written in response to a request by an otherwise unknown person, named laurentis, shortly after the death of saint jerome in 420. To answer these questions, professors cook and herzman look to the confessions of st. Augustine in order to distinguish the book from other books with similar titles, such. Augustine of hippo, written between ad 397 and ad 398. Read a brief overview of the work, or chapter by chapter summaries. The confessions of saint augustine by augustine of hippo. Confessiones is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of books, by saint augustine of hippo, written in latin between 397 and 400 ad. Augustines confessions rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. Saint augustine is one of historys most prolific geniuses. Augustine of hippo 354430 was a one of the most important figures in the development of western christianity. A story of spiritual awakening, the confessions of st.
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