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Confessions of Saint Augustine - the book outlines Augustine's sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity. It is considered to be the first Western autobiography ever written, and was an influential work for Christian writers throughout the following 1,000 years, through the Middle Ages. This book is a real treasure and provides a great insight into the spirit of these times. Cover painting by Philippe de Champaigne (1602–1674) Any profits generated from the sale of this book will go towards the Freeriver Community project, a project that aims to support communities and promote well-being. To learn more about the freeriver project please visit the website; www.freerivercommunity.com

The Confessions of Saint Augustine is an autobiographical work written by St. Augustine of Hippo between AD 397 and AD 398. Originally published in thirteen volumes, it is being published here in its modern form in one volume. This publicatioin describes the sinful youth of Augustine as well as his conversion to Christianity. Many scholars believe this work to be the first Western autobiography. It has been a widely influential model of Christian writers during the Middle Ages. The Confessions of Saint Augustine is highly recommended for those who enjoy the writings St. Augustine of Hippo and also those interested in learning the history and lessons from his life.

The Confessions of St. Augustine is the collection of St. Augustine's thirteen autobiographical books, each singly known as Confessions. In these books he details his sinful youth, his conversion to Christianity, and the regrets he thereafter lives with of his previous convictions and action. It is an incredibly important work, both as the theological study of his thought processes and development and also as a minute historical account from the 4th and 5th centuries.

You’ve heard his name—now read his classic spiritual autobiography. Here is Saint Augustine’s Confessions, an important and powerful book abridged and updated for today’s reader and presented in a deluxe, leather-like binding. Written some sixteen hundred years ago, this Christian classic still speaks to readers, addressing concerns that trouble the human heart today just as they did in the fourth and fifth centuries. Confessions gives an account of God’s grace in Augustine’s life—as well as his personal regret over the wickedness of his pre-Christian days. It’s a powerful introduction to a giant of the faith, and an encouraging story of God’s power to change people.

Translated by E.B. Pusey. 15 illustrations in two colors, head pieces and binding design by Valenti Angelo. Angelo Biblio. pg. 64 AIGA The most famous of the works of this Saint born in 354 A.D. Written in 397 in thirteen books of which the last three are not printed in this volume. 230 pages. cloth backed decorated boards, paper spine label, slipcase.. 8vo..

Saint Augustine is one of history’s most prolific geniuses. With great eloquence and passion, his Confessions—a masterpiece of Western literature— explores enduring questions that continue to stir millions. Perhaps the most moving record of a soul’s journey to grace, Confessions appears midway in Saint Augustine’s prodigious body of theological writings and remains his most influential work