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Title: The Confessions of St. Augustine
Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Robert S. Munday
Summary: "The Confessions of Saint Augustine" by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine is a philosophical and theological autobiography written in the early 5th century. This seminal work details the author's profound reflections on sin, grace, and redemption as he recounts his journey from a life of worldly pursuits to one of spiritual awakening and faith in God. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to Augustine's early grappling with concepts of existence and the divine. He begins with a meditation on God's greatness, the nature of creation, and the human desire to seek truth and understand one's place in relation to the Creator. Augustine reflects on his infancy, acknowledging the presence of sin even in the innocence of childhood, and the gradual development of his consciousness. He also explores the influence of his upbringing, particularly the pious nature of his mother, and the external societal pressures that shaped his youth. Through these contemplations, he prepares to delve deeper into the specifics of his life journey, setting the stage for his exploration of the struggles between human desires and divine grace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo, 354-430
Translator: Pusey, E. B. (Edward Bouverie), 1800-1882
EBook No.: 3296
Published: Jun 1, 2002
Downloads: 15461
Language: English
Subject: Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo
Subject: Christian saints -- Algeria -- Hippo (Extinct city) -- Biography
Subject: Catholic Church -- Bishops -- Biography
Subject: Bishops -- Algeria -- Hippo (Extinct city) -- Biography
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Confessions of St. Augustine
Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Robert S. Munday
Summary: "The Confessions of Saint Augustine" by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine is a philosophical and theological autobiography written in the early 5th century. This seminal work details the author's profound reflections on sin, grace, and redemption as he recounts his journey from a life of worldly pursuits to one of spiritual awakening and faith in God. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to Augustine's early grappling with concepts of existence and the divine. He begins with a meditation on God's greatness, the nature of creation, and the human desire to seek truth and understand one's place in relation to the Creator. Augustine reflects on his infancy, acknowledging the presence of sin even in the innocence of childhood, and the gradual development of his consciousness. He also explores the influence of his upbringing, particularly the pious nature of his mother, and the external societal pressures that shaped his youth. Through these contemplations, he prepares to delve deeper into the specifics of his life journey, setting the stage for his exploration of the struggles between human desires and divine grace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo, 354-430
Translator: Pusey, E. B. (Edward Bouverie), 1800-1882
EBook No.: 3296
Published: Jun 1, 2002
Downloads: 15461
Language: English
Subject: Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo
Subject: Christian saints -- Algeria -- Hippo (Extinct city) -- Biography
Subject: Catholic Church -- Bishops -- Biography
Subject: Bishops -- Algeria -- Hippo (Extinct city) -- Biography
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.