An illustrated guide and pocket history to americas oldest city. Augustine refers to the sacking of the city of rome in 410 by alaric the visigoth. The best books on the saints simon yarrow, historian. Aurelius augustinus, 354430, one of the latin fathers of the church and a doctor of the church, bishop of hippo near presentday annaba, algeria, b. Parents and school administrators are expressing their appreciation for st. He was the most humane of the barbarian invaders, and. A short time later his mother, monica, died at ostia on the journey back to africa. It has been called a work of high art and a masterpiece beyond classification. The book was in response to allegations that christianity brought about the decline of rome and is considered one of augustines most important works, standing alongside the confessions, the enchiridion, on christian. The work outlines saint augustine s sinful youth and his conversion to christianity.
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The city of god is a book of christian philosophy originally written in latin by augustine of hippo in the early 5th century ad. Augustine was the bishop of hippo now annaba, algeria from 396 to 430. Many scholars consider saint augustine to be among the greatest and most influential fathers of the early church. Augustine writes as a common man, and so his words span time and tradition. The story of the confessions is the story of augustine s return to god, so it is appropriate that story should begin with augustine s tribute of praise to the god he loves. Saint augustine white pages phone books in florida fl. This page contains a list of the best books on or by st. Project gutenberg s the confessions of saint augustine, by saint augustine this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Confessiones is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of books, by saint augustine of hippo, written in latin between 397 and 400 ad. Saint augustine by garry wills meet your next favorite book. Books by augustine of hippo author of confessions goodreads. Ryans masterful translation brings out the luster of augustine s unmatched tale of his souls journey to god. Jun 01, 1999 garry willss book on saint augustine 1999 certainly makes a good read. After a series of personal crises, and years of serious study and debate, he converted to christianity and eventually became the bishop of hippo, in northern africa.
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Writing as a sinner, not a saint, augustine shares his innermost thoughts and conversion experiences, and wrestles with the spiritual questions that have stirred the hearts of the thoughtful since time began. New and used book store saint augustine, fl buy the book. Books most recent catalogue new books forthcoming books browse our complete list distributed companies. Through his philosophical ponderings and thoughts on ideology, it is clear that many of the events in saint augustines life tie back to many ideals and values found in christianity. The best book for you will depend on your preferred learning style and the amount of time that you want to spend reading about augustine. Book 1 book 2 book 3 book 4 book 5 book 6 book 7 book 8 book 9 book 10 book 11 book 12 book book 14 book 15. The nook book ebook of the the city of god saint augustine by saint augustine, st. Modern english translations of it are sometimes published. Augustine is the autobiography of saint augustine of hippo, which details his conversion to christianity. Augustine s confessions is not the run of the mill autobiography, in many circles it is said that augustine invented the modern autobiography with this interpretation. Confessiones is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of books, by st. Discover librarianselected research resources on st.
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I accepted the responsibility of editing a new version with genuine affection. Jan 26, 20 confessions full audio book by saint augustine of hippo 354430 translated by albert c. This book is a brilliant introduction to a profound man. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of saint augustine a. Saint augustine stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Book i the confessions of saint augustine my catholic. Written as an eloquent defense of the faith at a time when the roman empire was on the brink of collapse, it examines the ancient pagan religions of rome, the arguments of the greek philosophers and the. A work that has captivated readers for more than fifteen hundred years. The confessions, on grace and free will, the city of god, on christian doctrine, expositions on the book of psalms. In 391, he was ordained presbyter in the church of hippo regius a small coastal town nearby. The six best books on or by saint augustine the daily idea. A renowned theologian and prolific writer, he was also a skilled preacher and rhetorician. Augustine of hippos most popular book is confessions.
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The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. The story of his early life is exceedingly well knownbetter known than that of virtually any other greek or roman worthy. Augustines confessions is not the run of the mill autobiography, in many circles it is said that augustine invented the. Confessions full audio book by saint augustine of hippo 354430 translated by albert c. There is a great deal of substantial and helpful material here, and. Augustine censures the pagans, who attributed the calamities of the world, and especially the recent sack of rome by the goths, to the christian religion, and its prohibition of the worship of the gods.
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