The son of a pagan father and a Christian mother, Saint Augustine spent his early years torn between conflicting faiths and world views. His Confessions, written when he was in his forties, recount how, slowly and painfully, he came to turn away from his youthful ideas and licentious lifestyle, to become instead a staunch advocate of Christianity and one of its most influential thinkers. A remarkably honest and revealing spiritual autobiography, the Confessions also address fundamental issues of Christian doctrine, and many of the prayers and meditations it includes are still an integral part of the practice of Christianity today. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Confessions (Penguin Classics)
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Author: Saint Augustine
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140441147
Details:
Author: Saint Augustine
Brand: Penguin Classics
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 352
Release Date: 30-11-1961
Part Number: 9780140441147
Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.0 x 1.5 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780140441147
