The Confessions of St. Augustine - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1937913708 ISBN 13 : 9781937913700

Editeur : Catholic Book Publishing, 1997

Synopsis

Confessions of St. Augustine 978-0-89942-169-8
Confessions of St. Augustine is--after the Bible and The Imitation of Christ--the most widely translated and highly esteemed book in Christian history. Translated by Rev. J.M. Lelen, Ph.D., this edition is published in a prayer book format, offering a participatory reading and prayer experience based on St. Augustine's confessions of his youthful errors. With a burgundy Dura-Lux cover, this classic book will make a meaningful personal resource or gift.
St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) is one of the most influential Christian theologians and philosophers. His writings have profoundly shaped Christian doctrine, Western philosophy, and the intellectual tradition of the Church. His works address deep questions on God, grace, free will, and the nature of good and evil, making them essential to theological study.

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• Informative Wisdom from St. Augustine
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One of his most famous works, Confessions, is both a spiritual autobiography and a philosophical reflection on sin, grace, and conversion. In it, Augustine explores his journey from a life of worldly desires to his acceptance of Christian faith, showing the transformative power of God's mercy. His honesty and introspection make Confessions a timeless work that resonates with believers seeking a deeper relationship with God.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

In Naxos's new audio recording of The Confessions of St Augustine, British actor Mark Meadows offers a compelling, earnest interpretation of one of the most influential works in Christian theology and Western literature. Meadows's delivery is measured and impassioned, and forwards an engrossing sense of urgency. St Augustine's Confessions was written to be read aloud, and this recording makes it clear how involving and immersive it is to listen to Augustine's timeless words. Born in Hippo in North Africa in 354 CE, Augustine lived during a critical juncture in the history of Christianity. With a brilliant mind and access to the leading thinkers of the day, Augustine wrestled with several conflicting worldviews in the early years of his life. His narration recalls how he was raised a Christian before becoming attracted to Manichaeism in his teens; he also explored the neo-Platonic philosophies of Plotinus before returning to Christianity in his thirties. He wrote Confessions a decade later; in it, he reflects on the sinful and lustful choices he made during the early decades of his life. He also details his internal struggles with key tenets of Christian thought, from the natures of evil, beauty, and time to the experience of original sin, grace, and redemption. Drawing from R. S. Pine-Coffin's respected 1961 translation, Meadows animates the Confessions with an accessible and contemporary cadence. Augustine's words sound as relevant and involving today as they were nearly 1700 years ago. The nearly fifteen hours of recording are logically divided into ten-minute segments that are clearly titled and easy to navigate. In an era when we are deluged with information and often too eager to rush to judgement, Augustine s Confessions offers a refreshing, engrossing contemplation of the deeper questions around human nature. Meadows's clear, conversational exploration includes careful pauses that allow for reflection, providing an opportunity to internalise and wrestle with the sincere and brilliant questions raised in this classic work. --Kristen Rabe, Foreword

Biographie de l'auteur

Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis, in English Augustine of Hippo, also known as St. Augustine, St. Austin, was bishop of Hippo Regius (present-day Annaba, Algeria). He was a Latin philosopher and theologian from the Africa Province of the Roman Empire and is generally considered as one of the greatest Christian thinkers of all times. His writings were very influential in the development of Western Christianity. According to his contemporary Jerome, Augustine "established anew the ancient Faith." In his early years he was heavily influenced by Manichaeism and afterward by the Neo-Platonism of Plotinus. After his conversion to Christianity and his baptism in 387, Augustine developed his own approach to philosophy and theology, accommodating a variety of methods and different perspectives. He believed that the grace of Christ was indispensable to human freedom, and he framed the concepts of original sin and just war. When the Western Roman Empire was starting to disintegrate, Augustine developed the concept of the Catholic Church as a spiritual City of God (in a book of the same name), distinct from the material Earthly City. His thoughts profoundly influenced the medieval worldview. Augustine's City of God was closely identified with the Church, the community that worshiped the Trinity. In the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion, he is a saint and pre-eminent Doctor of the Church. Many Protestants, especially Calvinists, consider him to be one of the theological fathers of the Protestant Reformation due to his teaching on salvation and divine grace. In the Eastern Orthodox Church he is also considered a saint. He carries the additional title of Blessed. Among the Orthodox, he is called "Blessed Augustine" or "St. Augustine the Blessed".

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Catholic Book Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1937913708
• ISBN 13: 9781937913700
• Reliure: Imitation cuir
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible