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The Confessions : Introduction by Robin Lane Fox
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Augustine's fourth-century spiritual autobiography not only is a major document in the history of Christianity, a classic of Roman Africa, and the unchallenged model through the ages for the autobiographical record of the journey to self-knowledge, it also marks a vital moment in the history of Western culture. As Augustine explains how, when, and why he became the man he is, he probes the great themes that others were to explore after himCfaith, time, truth, identity, and self-understanding--with a richness of detail unmatched in ancient literature. Dense with vivid portrayals of friends, family, colleagues, and enemies, The Confessions chronicles the passage from a life of sensuality and superstition to a genuine spiritual awakening--in a powerful narrative of one man's inner education that continues to shape the way we think and act today.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780375411731
  • ISBN-10: 0375411739
  • Publisher: Everyman's Library
  • Publish Date: May 2001
  • Dimensions: 8.29 x 5.12 x 1.11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.19 pounds
  • Page Count: 432

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