Publisher's Synopsis
The Confessions of Saint Augustine is a spiritual autobiography written by Saint Augustine, one of the most influential Christian theologians in history. In this book, Augustine reflects on his life and spiritual journey, from his early years as a wayward youth to his conversion to Christianity and eventual ordination as a bishop. He shares his struggles with sin, his search for truth and meaning, and his deepening relationship with God. The Confessions is considered a classic of Western literature and a foundational work of Christian theology. This edition, translated by Edward Bouverie Pusey, includes an introduction and notes that provide context and insight into Augustine's life and work.But woe is thee, thou torrent of human custom! Who shall stand against thee? how long shalt thou not be dried up? how long roll the sons of Eve into that huge and hideous ocean, which even they scarcely overpass who climb the cross? Did not I read in thee of Jove the thunderer and the adulterer? both, doubtless, he could not be; but so the feigned thunder might countenance and pander to real adultery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
