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The Confessions of St. Augustine

Author
Saint Augustine
Series
Christian Classics
Language
English
Length
252 pages
ISBN
9781910558898
Published
15 October 2014
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • Christianity
  • spirituality
  • autobiography
  • conversion
  • philosophy
  • sin
  • redemption
  • divine grace
  • early Church
  • introspection

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"The Confessions of St. Augustine" is a profound spiritual autobiography that charts Augustine's tumultuous journey to Christianity. Written in the 4th century AD, this enduring work delves deep into Augustine's inner struggles with faith, morality, and the concept of divine grace. From his early days of hedonism to his eventual acceptance of God, Augustine lays bare his thoughts and emotions with striking honesty. His reflective and philosophical insights offer a timeless exploration of human nature and the quest for spiritual fulfillment.

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Augustine of Hippo, also known as Saint Augustine, was an early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. He was the bishop of Hippo Regius (present-day Annaba, Algeria) located in the Roman province of Africa.

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