The Confessions of St Augustine By Augustine of Hippo (354-430), the Christian Theologian Author of Confessions, The City of God, Reconsiderations, On Christian Doctrine, The Trinity, On Nature and Grace, and His Treatises On Free Will - Augustine Stoicism, Platonism and Neoplatonism Works: Christian Inspirational and Spiritual Growth

The Confessions of St Augustine

An autobiographical work including 13 books by Saint Augustine of Hippo

• Written between 397 and 400 A.D., "The Confessions of Saint Augustine" is thought to be the first autobiography in Western civilization and is considered by many to be one of the most important religious works of all time wrote by a Saint. While not a complete account of Augustine's life, for Augustine wrote "Confessions" in his early forties and would live well into his seventies, it is one of the most complete first-hand accounts of anyone's life from the fourth or fifth century, in which the author outlines the sins of his youth and conversion to Christianity.
• "The Confessions" are not simply a recount of the author's life but a true exploration of what it is to be Christian and the struggles that one must overcome in order to find Christ and live a more pious life. A pioneering work of autobiography, "The Confessions" remains one of the most important works of spiritual devotion ever written.

1. Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest thinkers, writers and philosophers 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.
2. Besides st augustine confessions his other well-known works on on Christian theologyinclude The Trinity, The City of God, The Expositions of the Psalms. All these today are still best selling titles.
3. St Augustine of Hippo, was born at Thagaste in North Africa, in A.D. 354. He was brought up as a Christian but he was soon converted to the Manichean religion. He also came under the influence of Neoplatonism. However, in 387 he renounced all his unorthodox beliefs and was baptised.
   
4. Augustine Originial name: Aurelius Augustinus Also referred to as: Augustine of Hippo; Saint Augustine
5. (354-430) Christian theologian, considered the greatest of the Latin Fathers, and among the creating fathers of Christian theology, probably only surpassed in influence by St. Paul. He is also called Saint Augustine of Hippo (modern Annaba, Algeria). He is patron saint of brewers, printers, theologians and sore eyes, plus several cities and dioceses.
6. Theology: Augustine's influence is mainly through his extensive writings, on Roman Catholic Church, but also on Protestant churches.
7. Much of his work came in the middle of the distant teachings of Christian Pelagianism and Manichaeism. His understanding of God is one who is remote, distant and mysterious, yet powerfully and unceasingly present in all times and places. "The whole of him everywhere" was a central statement in Augustine's writings.
8. Augustine was strongly influenced by Stoicism, Platonism and Neoplatonism.
9. Augustine defined the concept of just war within the confines of Christian ethics. This was employed in connection with the struggle against the Donastists, accusing the Donastists of promoting destruction.

• augustine of hippo wrote an augustine boulding piece of christian chistorical theology
• this book is a classic now in Christian Church History and Christian Saints

• CONFESSIONS
• THE CITY OF GOD
• RECONSIDERATIONS
• CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE
• THE TRINITY
• LITERAL COMMENTARY ON GENESIS
• SERMONS