Saint Augustin

""Saint Augustin"" is a biography written by Louis Bertrand about the life of Saint Augustine of Hippo, a prominent figure in early Christianity. The book provides a comprehensive account of Augustine's life, from his childhood in North Africa to his conversion to Christianity and eventual rise to become a bishop and influential theologian. Bertrand delves into Augustine's writings and teachings, exploring his philosophical and theological ideas and their impact on Christian doctrine. The book also examines the historical and cultural context of Augustine's time, shedding light on the social and political forces that shaped his life and thought. Bertrand's biography offers a compelling portrait of one of the most important figures in Christian history, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of Christian theology and philosophy.To hunt, to ride horseback, now and then to go on parade, to look after his small-holders and agricultural slaves, to drive one of those bargains in which African cunning triumphs--such were the employments of Patricius. In short, he drifted through life on his little demesne. Sometimes this indolent man was overcome by a sudden passion for work; or again he was seized by furious rages. He was violent and brutal. At such moments he struck out right and left. He would even have hit his wife or flogged the skin off her back if the quietude of this woman, her dignity and Christian mildness, had not overawed him. Let us not judge this kind of conduct by our own; we shall never understand it.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.