Confessions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162576022)

Confessions is an autobiographical work written by Saint Augustine, one of the most influential Christian theologians in history. The book is a spiritual and philosophical exploration of Augustine's journey from a life of sin and worldly pleasures to a life of faith and devotion to God.The book is divided into 13 chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Augustine's life and spiritual journey. In the first chapter, Augustine reflects on his childhood and early years, including his struggles with temptation and his search for truth and meaning in life.In subsequent chapters, Augustine discusses his time as a student in Carthage, his involvement in various philosophical and religious movements, and his eventual conversion to Christianity. He also reflects on his struggles with sin and temptation, his relationship with his mother, and his thoughts on the nature of God and the universe.Throughout the book, Augustine uses his own experiences as a lens through which to explore larger questions about the nature of God, the purpose of human existence, and the meaning of life. His writing is deeply introspective and reflective, and he offers a unique perspective on the spiritual journey that continues to resonate with readers today.Overall, Confessions is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a window into the mind and heart of one of the most important figures in Christian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in spirituality, philosophy, or the history of Christianity.1871. The object of the Saint was to illustrate the goodness and forbearance of Almighty God in bringing him, in spite of his loathsome manifold errors and infirmities, to this blessed haven of rest; that so others who were in the same state in which he had been, might not sleep in despair, and say, I cannot. St. Augustine speaks of his past sins in terms of strong condemnation, yet personally, of unconcern; as shocking in themselves, but as what he had no more to do with, in that he had condemned them, and they had been washed away by Baptism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Saint Augustine
ISBN-10: 1162576022
ISBN-13: 9781162576022
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 378
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d