The Confessions, Revised: Saint Augustine (The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century, Vol. 1)

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A masterful, new translation of a perennial classic, now available in pocket size! The Confessions of Saint Augustine is considered the all time number one Christian classic. Augustine undertook his greatest piece of writing with the conviction that God wanted him to make this confession. The Confessions are, in fact, an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer. Augustine’s experience of God speaks to us across time with little need of transpositions. This new translation by Maria Boulding masterfully captures his experience. Augustine was probably forty-three when he began this endeavor. He had been a baptized Catholic for ten years, a priest for six, and a bishop for only two. His pre-baptismal life raised questions in the community. Was his conversion genuine? The first hearers were captivated, as many millions have been over the following sixteen centuries.

From the Publisher

Rowan WilliamsRowan Williams

Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

Catholic Library WorldCatholic Library World

Faith and MissionFaith and Mission

Publisher ‏ : ‎ New City Press (December 24, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565481542
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1565481541
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1270L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.75 x 6.75 inches

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