Confessions

Confessions is a classic autobiography written by Saint Augustine, a prominent Christian theologian and philosopher from the 4th century. The book is a deeply personal and introspective account of Augustine's spiritual journey, from his early years as a pagan in North Africa to his eventual conversion to Christianity and his rise to become Bishop of Hippo.The book is divided into 13 chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Augustine's life and spiritual development. In the early chapters, Augustine reflects on his childhood and youth, his struggles with temptation and sin, and his search for truth and meaning in life. He also discusses his intellectual pursuits and his encounters with various philosophical and religious traditions, including Manichaeism and Neoplatonism.As the book progresses, Augustine delves deeper into his spiritual transformation and his growing faith in God. He describes his experiences of prayer, contemplation, and mystical visions, and he reflects on the nature of sin, grace, and redemption. He also discusses his relationships with his mother, his friends, and his fellow Christians, and he offers insights into the challenges and rewards of living a life of faith.Throughout the book, Augustine's writing is marked by his poetic language, his deep insights into the human condition, and his profound sense of humility and gratitude. Confessions is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Christian literature, and it continues to inspire readers of all backgrounds and beliefs with its powerful message of hope, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal.1871. The object of the Saint was to illustrate the goodness and forbearance of Almighty God in bringing him, in spite of his loathsome manifold errors and infirmities, to this blessed haven of rest; that so others who were in the same state in which he had been, might not sleep in despair, and say, I cannot. St. Augustine speaks of his past sins in terms of strong condemnation, yet personally, of unconcern; as shocking in themselves, but as what he had no more to do with, in that he had condemned them, and they had been washed away by Baptism.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.