Augustine is the most wellknown and influential christian autobiography in existence. Confessions by saint augustine of hippo full audio book book 10. The confessions ebook written by saint augustine bishop of hippo. Confessions is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of books, by st. Augustine in order to distinguish the book from other books with similar titles, such as jeanjacques rousseaus confessions. The work outlines saint augustines sinful youth and his conversion to christianity. For the period prior to augustine s arrival in 597, bede drew on earlier writers, including solinus. The confessions of saint augustine is considered one o. For their books are fraught with prolix fables, of the heaven, and stars, sun, and moon, and i now no longer thought him able satisfactorily to decide what i much desired, whether, on comparison of these things with the calculations i had elsewhere read, the account given in the books of manichaeus were preferable, or at least as good. Among the most important classics in western literature, it continues to engage modern readers through augustine s timeless illustrations and beautiful prose. Buy a cheap copy of confessiones book by augustine of hippo. The confessions by saint augustine bishop of hippo.
It is an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer that augustine wrote as an autobiography sometime after his conversion, to confess his sins and proclaim gods goodness. Full text of the works of john ruskin internet archive. Augustine of hippo 354430, the greatest of the latin fathers, sought to reconcile a personal relationship with god with a strong respect for the authority of the church. Augustine of hippo, written in latin between 397 and 400 ad. Both benedict biscop and ceolfrith had acquired books from the continent, and in bedes day the monastery was a renowned centre of learning.
Confessions by saint bishop hippo augustine abebooks. Aug 28, 2002 in the confessions, saint augustine addressed himself eloquently and passionately to the enduring spiritual questions that have stirred the minds and hearts of thoughtful men since time began. Jan 26, 20 confessions full audio book by saint augustine of hippo 354430 translated by albert c. Maur fill fourteen volumes as they are reprinted in migne, patrologiae cursus completus, series latina vols. In his own day the dominant personality of the western church, augustine of hippo today stands as perhaps the greatest thinker of christian antiquity, and his confessions is one of the great works of western literature. Library of fathers of the holy catholic church, sermons on selected lessons of the new testament, v2, by saint augustine of. Confessiones is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of books, by saint augustine of hippo. Semiautobiographical in nature and interspersed with prayer and scripture, the confessions of saint augustine reveal, among other things, the spiritual journey of one of the most important theologians in christianity. Confessionum libri tredecim by saint augustine of hippo. By saint augustine bishop of hippo translated by e. An autobiographical work including books by saint augustine of hippo. In terms of translations, the sneed and the willis translation are good in my mind. From the first book we can see his dedication to some classic authors such as virgil. Confessions pdf by augustine of hippo bookspdf4free.
Augustine, saint, bishop of hippo the online books page. The confessions of saint augustine is considered one of the greatest christian classics of all time. The work blueprints saint augustine s wicked youth and his transformation to christianity. This book was created using printondemand technology. The confessions is at once the autobiographical account of augustine s life of christian faith and at the same time a compelling theology of christian spirituality for everyone. Library of fathers of the holy catholic church, confessions, by saint augustine of hippo. Augustine, bishop of hippo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is widely seen as the first western autobiography ever written, and was an influential model for christian writers throughout the following 1,000 years, through the middle ages. The confessions of saint augustine is the autobiography, consisting of books, of bishop of hippo saint augustine, written in latin in 4th century. 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.
Modern english translations of it are sometimes published under the title the confessions of st. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. The confessions is a rich blend of autobiography, philosophy, and a critical examination of theology. Augustine of hippo has 884 books on goodreads with 168448 ratings. Confessiones is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of books, by saint augustine of hippo, written in latin between 397 and 400 ad. Somehow, i thought that i liked the willis translation better, but it was the first time that i read it so it is hard to say it was due to the translation or simply the circumstances around the time that i read it.
Augustine, by augustine of hippo, is a replication of a book originally published before 1908. The foundation of the confessions is his past life about which he preaches while adding some opinions about the possibility of a sinless life. The roles of reason and will in philosophical inquiry. Augustine has a special place among the worlds greatest books. Augustine of hippo s most popular book is confessions. But it is precisely this, detailed in his book confessions which makes his story so relevant to us all. Augustine of hippos most popular book is confessions. As augustine tells his life story, he reveals how you can find the way to rest securely in jesus, discern good from evil, avoid false spiritual pursuits, and know the will of god. Saint augustines confessions by augustine of hippo goodreads. Heartfelt, incisive, and timeless, the confessions of saint augustine has. His confessions broke new ground with an autobiographical narrative of his developing spiritual life.
The act of confession grossly involves telling ones faults to. Saint augustine his enchiridion to laurence, or, the chiefe and principall heads of all christian religion a most profitable booke to all those which desire to haue a most compendious briefe of augustines doctrine, out of augustine himselfe, when he was old, being repurged, by the old manuscript, of many. Jul 18, 2016 few theologians have attained as much renown and influence in history as saint augustine of hippo 354430 ce, a doctor of the catholic church and simply known by his peers as the knowledgeable. Confessions by augustine, saint, bishop of hippo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Librivox public domain recording of confessions, by saint augustine of hippo. In his own day the dominant personality of the western church, augustine of hippo today stands as perhaps the greatest thinker of christian antiquity, and his. Some of his youthful activities would be shocking even in the present day, and his conversion to christianity and subsequent ordination were very slow in coming. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the confessions. Confessions full audio book by saint augustine of hippo 354430 translated by albert c.
The confessions of saint augustine, by saint augustine. The son of a pagan father and a christian mother, saint augustine spent his early years torn between conflicting faiths and world views. Confessiones is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting. Modern english translations of it are sometimes published under the title the confessions of saint augustine in order to distinguish the book. The work outlines saint augustine s sinful youth and his conversion to christianity. Saint augustine of hippo 354430 modern english translations of it are sometimes published under the title the confessions of st. In the years between, he devoted himself to the mastery of the texts of scripture, becoming a formidable theologian. Confessiones is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of books, by st.
Volume 1 ebook written by saint augustine bishop of hippo. 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. Augustine, also called saint augustine of hippo, original latin name aurelius augustinus, born november, 354, tagaste, numidia now souk ahras, algeria died august 28, 430, hippo regius now annaba, algeria. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Augustine of hippo, written between ad 397 and ad 398.
Its original title was confessions in thirteen books, and it was composed to be read out loud with each book being a complete unit. Library of fathers of the holy catholic church, sermons on selected lessons of the new testament, v1, by saint augustine of hippo. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read st. Augustine in order to distinguish the book from other books with similar titles, such as. Confessions by saint augustine of hippo free at loyal books.