Description
The Confessions of Saint Augustine is considered the all time number one Christian classic. Augustine undertook his greatest piece of writing with the conviction that God wanted him to make this confession. The Confessions are, in fact, an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer. Augustine was probably forty-three when he began this endeavor. He had been a baptized Catholic for ten years, a priest for six, and a bishop for only two. His pre-baptismal life raised questions in the community. Was his conversion genuine? The first hearers were captivated, as many millions have been over the following sixteen centuries. His experience of God speaks to us across time with little need of transpositions. This new translation masterfully captures his experience.
Author: Saint Augustine
Publisher: New City Press
Published: 06/01/2012
Pages: 425
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.20d
ISBN13: 9781565484450
ISBN10: 1565484452
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Catholic