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The Confessions of St. Augustine by Saint of Hippo Augustine
Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430
"The Confessions of St. Augustine" by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine is an autobiographical work written between AD 397 and 400. In thirteen books composed as prayers to God, Augustine recounts his turbulent journey from a sinful youth to Christian conversion. He reflects on his immoral past, his time following Manichaeism, and the influential figures who guided him toward faith. Considered the first Western autobiography, this intimate spiritual memoir explores themes of sin, redemption, and humanity's restless search for divine truth. ... Read more
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| Author | Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Pusey, E. B. (Edward Bouverie), 1800-1882 |
| Title | The Confessions of St. Augustine |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessions_(Augustine) |
| Credits | Robert S. Munday |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Bishops -- Algeria -- Hippo (Extinct city) -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3296 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | May 5, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78931 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Original page: gutenberg.org/ebooks/3296