The Confessions

by Saint Augustine, Maria Boulding (Translator), John E. Rotelle (Editor)

Overview

Boulding's fresh new translation of this classic captures the essence of Augustine's struggle to integrate faith and understanding as his heart seeks to rest in God.

Publishers Weekly, RBL


Augustine's Confessions has been much translated: but it is no exaggeration to say that Sister Maria Boulding's version is of different level of excellence from practically anything else on the market.

Rowan Williams
Archbishop of Canterbury

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011896859
Publisher:	New City Press NY
Publication date:	04/01/2007
Series:	The Works of Saint Augustine , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	416
Sales rank:	187,703
File size:	484 KB

About the Author

Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western world. After he became Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa where he was very influential in civil and church affairs. With more than 113 books, 200 letters and 500 sermons, he has left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. His classic and best-selling works include the Confessions, The Trinity, The City of God, and Teaching Christianity.