The son of a pagan father and a Christian mother, Saint Augustine spent his early years torn between conflicting faiths and world views. His Confessions, written when he was in his forties, recount how, slowly and painfully, he came to turn away from his youthful ideas and licentious lifestyle, to become instead a staunch advocate of Christianity and one of its most influential thinkers. A remarkably honest and revealing spiritual autobiography, the Confessions also address fundamental issues of Christian doctrine, and many of the prayers and meditations it includes are still an integral part of the practice of Christianity today.
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St Augustine of Hippo, the great Doctor of the Latin Church, was born at Thagaste in North Africa, in A.D. 354. He was brought up as a Christian but he was soon converted to the Manichean religion. He also came under the influence of Neoplatonism. However, in 387 he renounced all his unorthodox beliefs and was baptised. His surviving works had a great influence on Christian theology and the psychology and political theology of the West.
R.S. Pine-Coffin is a Roman Catholic and was born in 1917.
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I first came across St. Augustine's "Confessions" when I was a freshman in college. It was a monumental experience in terms of both the content of his writing and the freshness and relevance of his writing style. After re-reading them again recently, I am still struck with how contemporary the book feels. Aside from many of its 4th century particularities, the concerns that St. Augustine had and the way he frankly and honestly dealt with them could be lifted from almost any contemporary tell-all autobiography. The biggest exception is the fact that "Confessions" is a quintessentially and irreducibly a religious text, and in an age when religious considerations are largely pushed towards the margins of their life stories, it is refreshing and uplifting to see what would a life look like for someone who took them very seriously and committed himself to reorganizing one's whole life around the idea of serving God wholly and uncompromisingly. "Confessions" is a very accessible text, and for the most part it does not deal with theological and philosophical issues. The exception is the latter part of the book, which are almost exclusively dedicated to those topics. You may want to skip those at the first reading, but I would encourage you to read them nevertheless. Maybe the very inspiring and uplifting story of St. Augustine's conversion to Christianity can lead you into deeper considerations about your faith or the meaning of life in general. I cannot think of a better introduction to those topics than "Confessions," nor of a better guide than St. Augustine.
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This autobiography really does set the standard for that genre. An incredible journey on a personal level. Even if you aren't interested in religion, the ins and outs of Augustine's life are a page turner.
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What a beautiful book. Only a few pages in and I was captured. Augustine writes with such passion and honesty - braving areas of the Christian life many of us prefer to pretend we never experience. This book is the most inspiring I have read and really fuelled my hunger for God. Without imposing views on us, Augustine's observations on life and God provide answers to the most difficult aspects of Christian life. This really left me on a high - revitalised, after some awful life experiences. I felt moved and strengthened, particularly by how much I felt I could relate to Augustine who is very open and honest about his life and faith. This book is a must have. Christian or not, you must read this book. Praise God for inspiring Augustine to share these wonderful words with us.
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I found this to be a wonderful, uplifting and inspring book. I'd also purchased St. Monica: Model of Christian Mothers and read this first, which was really helpful, because I knew something about his Mother, his childhood and the times he lived in.
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I read this book and am only halfway through. What honesty and sincerity. It is so relevant for today for us surrounded by material possessions, loss faith and adherence to money. Everything that is non spiritual has taken over our lives despite we feel taht there is something missing in our lives. This personal honest prayer brings it all together.
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I have not yet read this through. The extracts I have read are very thought- provoking and informative. Very worthwhile.
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this is an excellent outstanding spiritual classic and everyone should read it. Amazing how the human condition is timeless and does not change, nor does God's love and power, and means of dealing with our soul's state. I love St Augustine. On a personal note, it has helped bring light in moments of extreme darkness on my soul journey.
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I am happy with my purchase, would like the content to have a little more balance argument. But overall the book was extremely beneficial.
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