St Augustine

The Confessions of St. Augustine

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Produktbeschreibung

Influential work recalls author's mid-4th-century origins in rural Algeria; lavish lifestyle in Milan; his struggle with sexual desires; eventual renunciation of secular ambitions and marriage; and recovery of his Catholic faith.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Dover Publications
• Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Oktober 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 208mm x 134mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 249g
• ISBN-13: 9780486424668
• ISBN-10: 0486424669
• Artikelnr.: 22466826

Autorenporträt

AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO (354-430) was one of the foremost philosopher-theologians of early Christianity and the leading figure in the church of North Africa. He became bishop of Hippo in 396 and held that position until his death. Before becoming a Christian, Augustine lived a very secular life. His mother Monica prayed for him diligently and at age 32, during a trip to Milan, Augustine heard the preaching of St. Ambrose, was convicted by the Holy Spirit, and became a Christian. His numerous written works, the most important of which are his Confessions and City of God, shaped the practice of biblical exegesis and helped lay the foundation for much of medieval and modern Christian thought.