The Confessions of St. Augustine by Saint of Hippo Augustine (original) (raw)

"The Confessions of St. Augustine" by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine is an autobiographical work written between AD 397 and 400. In thirteen books composed as prayers to God, Augustine recounts his turbulent journey from a sinful youth to Christian conversion. He reflects on his immoral past, his time following Manichaeism, and the influential figures who guided him toward faith. Considered the first Western autobiography, this intimate spiritual memoir explores themes of sin, redemption, and humanity's restless search for divine truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) ... Read More Show Less

Author Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430
Translator Pusey, E. B. (Edward Bouverie), 1800-1882
Title The Confessions of St. Augustine
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessions_(Augustine)
Credits Robert S. Munday
Reading Level Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Subject Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430
Subject Christian saints -- Algeria -- Hippo (Extinct city) -- Biography
Subject Catholic Church -- Bishops -- Biography
Subject Bishops -- Algeria -- Hippo (Extinct city) -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 3296
Release Date Jun 1, 2002
Most Recently Updated May 5, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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