The Confessions Of Augustine (1860) - Hardcover

by Saint Augustine (Author), William Greenough Thayer Hedd (Editor)

The Confessions of Augustine is a classic autobiographical work written by Saint Augustine, a prominent Christian theologian and philosopher of the 4th and 5th centuries. The book is written in the form of a prayer addressed to God, in which Augustine reflects on his life, his sins, and his journey towards faith and redemption.The book is divided into 13 chapters, each of which covers a different period of Augustine's life, from his childhood in North Africa to his conversion to Christianity and his eventual ordination as a priest. Throughout the book, Augustine reflects on his struggles with sin and his search for meaning and purpose in life.The Confessions of Augustine is widely regarded as one of the most important works of Christian literature, and has had a profound influence on Western thought and culture. It is a deeply personal and introspective work that explores the themes of sin, grace, and the human condition, and offers a powerful testimony to the transformative power of faith.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.