Confessions, The

di Augustine of Hippo (Autore)

Michael Craig, 2026

"Our heart is restless, until it repose in Thee." Witness the ultimate transformation of a soul laid bare before God and history. Long before he was revered as a saint, Augustine was a man consumed by worldly passions, intellectual vanity, and profound inner turmoil. In The Confessions, we are transported to the bustling streets of 4th-century Carthage, a "cauldron of unholy loves," where a brilliant young orator pursues forbidden pleasures, esoteric cults, and hollow ambitions. But beneath his reckless rebellions lies an unquenchable hunger for the truth. As Augustine battles the invisible enemies of pride and lust, the stakes are nothing less than his eternal soul. From the theft of a seemingly insignificant pear to the shattering loss of a beloved friend, his relentless quest leads him to the very precipice of despair—and ultimately, into the waiting arms of grace. Why you will love this: If you crave deeply introspective Autobiography / Theology narratives, this seminal work is unparalleled. Blending philosophical rigor with poetic vulnerability, this masterpiece defines the genre of Christian memoir. Fans of classical apologetics, personal redemption arcs, spiritual awakening stories, and historical theology will find an epic, cinematic journey in this profound testament of human frailty and divine mercy. About the Author: Augustine of Hippo was an early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings laid the foundation for Western Christianity and philosophy. Regarded as one of the most important Church Fathers, his intensely personal and rhetorical style continues to captivate readers millennia later.

• Autore: Augustine of Hippo
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 12:17:59
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Michael Craig
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9780466598945