The Confessions of Saint Augustine
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Augustine of Hippo’s The Confessions of Saint Augustine is a Latin autobiographical and theological work that recounts Augustine’s early life, intellectual development, moral struggles, and movement toward Christianity. Rather than functioning solely as a personal memoir, the work addresses God directly, using Augustine’s recollections to examine sin, desire, faith, memory, and spiritual transformation.
Written in thirteen books between approximately 397 and 400 CE, the work combines autobiographical narrative with philosophical
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Released: Jul 24, 2026
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