Augustine of hippo, written between ad 397 and ad 398. Confessions of st augustine audiobook mother of god. Saint augustines contributions to christian theology are second to no other postapostolic. Discussion in the saints started by mariafransisca11, sep 3, 2011. Pinecoffin translator, audiobook narrated by mark meadows.
Augustine addresses with great eloquence and passion the enduring spiritual questions that have stirred. Garry willss complete translation of saint augustines spiritual masterpieceavailable now for the first time. Augustines confessions is a fascinating look at the life of an eminent christian thinker. Augustine is one of the most moving diaries ever recorded of a mans journey to the fountain of gods grace. Confessions by saint augustine of hippo full audio book book 1. The work outlines augustines sinful youth and his conversion to christianity. The confessions, spiritual selfexamination by saint augustine, written in latin as confessiones about 400 ce. This is the story of his years among the manicheans. Widely seen as one of the first western autobiographies ever written.
While ive always read the confessions before in text, hearing it spoken in an audiobook is a profoundly moving experience. Librivox recording of confessionum libri tredecim by saint augustine of hippo. Through his philosophical ponderings and thoughts on ideology, it is clear that many of the events in saint augustine s life tie back to many ideals and values found in christianity. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. He was brought up as a christian but he was soon converted to the. It is widely seen as the first western autobiography ever written, and was an influential model for. Get the audiobook download of the confessions of st. Written by saint augustine, narrated by david mccallion. Augustine naxos audio books audiobook 9781781980361 this is a clear, conversational presentation of a classic christian work. The confessions of saint augustine the catholic company. Widely seen as one of the first western autobiographies ever written, it chronicles the life and religious struggles of augustine of hippo, from his days as a selfconfessed sinner to his acceptance of christianity. Augustine saint augustine the origin of the autobiographical tradition, the confessions of one of the great fathers of the church traces a.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. In 2012, sarah ruden brought us, in a crackling translation, the secondcenturyad latin novel known as the golden ass of. The city of god is one of the most important works of christian history and philosophy ever written. Saint augustine is one of historys most prolific geniuses. Saint augustines confessions is one of the foundational texts of western civilization, and an invaluable part of a thoughtful life. Confessions saint by augustine of hippo full audiobook. His meditations on his conversion from a callow youth to a doctor of the church, although in admittedly archaic language, is persuasive and, at times, touching. In his confessions, saint augustine reflects upon his life in the light of scripture and the presence of god. Augustines confessions are a classic of religious literature and should be read along with the bible. The story of the confessions is the story of augustines return to god, so it is appropriate that story should begin with augustines tribute of praise to the god he loves. St augustine of hippo, the great doctor of the latin church, was born at thagaste in north africa, in a.
Aurelius augustinus hipponensis, in english augustine of hippo, also known as st. He begins with his infancy, pondering the many sins of his life before his conversion. Augustine is the autobiography of saint augustine of hippo, which details his conversion to christianity. St augustine by ben orourke available from rakuten kobo.
Augustine by saint augustine available from rakuten kobo. Which translation of augustines confessions is the. He disapproves of the mode of educating youth, and he points out why wickedness is attributed. Augustine for free when you sign up for a 30day trial membership. Augustine of hippo 354430 was a one of the most important figures in the development of western christianity. The first autobiography ever written, augustines confessions is a testament that shows how god gives rest to the weary and hope to the hopeless.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Review download this free classic christian audio book. Confessions by saint augustine of hippo full audio book. Garry wills is an exceptionally gifted translator and one of our best writers on religion. Augustine s work provides insight into western thought and the development of western civilizations. Augustines confessions is arguably the first, and unequivocally the most influential, religious autobiography in the christian tradition. Augustine audible audiobook unabridged mark meadows narrator, st. Augustine moves from north africa to italy, first rome and then milan. A story of spiritual awakening, st augustines confessions is a fascinating look at the life of an eminent christian thinker. Project gutenberg s the confessions of saint augustine, by saint augustine this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. A story of spiritual awakening, the confessions of st. Confessiones is the name of a n autobiographical work, consisting of books, by st. Augustine are as intriguing to the casual reader as it is to christian researchers. Austin, was bishop of hippo regius presentday annaba, algeria.
Saint augustine of hippo 354 430, translated by edward bouverie pusey 1800 1882 the confessions outlines augustines sinful youth and his conversion to christianity. Read this work in his confessions, saint augustine reflects upon his. Confessions of st augustine, the unabridged naxos audiobooks. Augustine of hippo created what is at once the first true. Confessions is perhaps the most important spiritual autobiography of all. With great eloquence and passion, his confessionsa masterpiece of western literature explores enduring questions that. After a series of personal crises, and years of serious. Writing as a sinner, not a saint, augustine shares his innermost thoughts and conversion experiences, and wrestles with the spiritual questions that have stirred the hearts of the thoughtful since time began.
Confessiones is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of books, by saint augustine of hippo, written in latin between 397 and 400 ad. Writing as a sinner, not a saint, augustine shares his. In gods searching presence, augustine undertakes to plumb the depths of his memory to trace the mysterious pilgrimage of grace which his life has been and to praise god for his constant. Augustine is a fascinating look at the life of an eminent christian thinker. Modern english translations of it are sometimes published under the title the confessions of st. Confessions full audio book by saint augustine of hippo 354430 translated by albert c. The book tells of augustines restless youth and of the stormy spiritual voyage. Written by saint augustine, audiobook narrated by simon vance. It includes the account of his teaching at tagaste, his taking a mistress, the attractions of astrology, the poignant loss of a. I find this this year, i downloaded the confessions of st. Confessiones is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of books, by st. Augustine unabridged audiobook, by saint augustine. He finds the manichee bishop faustus to be superficial. Augustine was a manichee hearer for almost ten years, and in the confessions, he frequently refers to manichaean doctrine and practices.
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