Augustine, Saint
The Confessions (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199537822
- author:
- Augustine, Saint
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 2.3 x 10.2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Christian Theology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Confessions is a deeply personal and philosophical work that explores the author's spiritual journey from a humble background to the corridors of power. In this classic narrative, the author recounts his struggles with his sexual nature, his renunciation of secular ambition and marriage, and his recovery of the faith taught to him by his mother.
Translated into clear, modern English, this edition of The Confessions provides a new perspective on the author's conversion and the philosophical musings that accompanied it. The work includes touching portraits of early Christians and references to the ancient social and intellectual setting, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the history of Christianity.
With the most complete and informative notes of any recent translation, this edition aims to make The Confessions accessible to contemporary readers. An introduction establishes the context, providing a solid foundation for understanding the work's significance.
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