The Confessions of Saint Augustine

Name: The Confessions of Saint Augustine
Brand: Christianaudio
Availability: InStock
Author: Saint Augustine
ISBN: 9781633898196

Author: Saint Augustine

Narrator: Emily Hanna

Unabridged: 16 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: CCEL

Published: 01/12/2016

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Theology

Synopsis

In his Confessions, Saint Augustine reflects upon his life in the light of scripture and the presence of God. He begins with his infancy, pondering the many sins of his life before his conversion, and he confesses not only his sins but even more the greatness of God. This work presents a wonderful contrast between the Holy God who created all things and whom heaven and earth cannot contain, and a commonly sinful man who has joyfully received God's loving salvation and mercy. Many scholars consider Saint Augustine to be among the greatest and most influential fathers of the early church. And as you read his Confessions, you will find the confident humility that is common among those whom Jesus calls "great in the kingdom of heaven." Augustine writes as a common man, and so his words span time and tradition. May his Confessions guide you to the One whom he confesses.

About Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) was a Romanized Berber philosopher and theologian. A Latin church father, he is one of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity. He is best known for writing his Confessions.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Murtaza on February 10, 2019

I suspect most people today would not imagine that they have much in common with a Christian saint who lived over 1500 years ago. Remarkably enough however if they read this book I think they'd find much to relate to, just as I did. The Confessions is the famous autobiography of St. Augustine of Hip......more

Goodreads review by Werner on October 20, 2024

Note, Oct. 20, 2024: I've just edited one sentence below to incorporate a point made by another reader who commented. As a first-semester college freshman needing an elective, I signed up for a speed-reading class. I never adopted any of the techniques the course touted, although I got an A in it; bu......more

Goodreads review by Michael on December 16, 2022

This is an introspective book. In it, St. Augustine traces his spiritual journey — from the hedonism and materialism of his early youth — to intellectual pursuits of secular philosophy, academic success, and worldly wisdom — to attempting to reach God via alternative spirituality, a blend of false a......more

Goodreads review by Paul on May 09, 2025

Confession is said to be good for the soul; and the Confessions of Saint Augustine of Hippo are good for any person’s soul, regardless of their religious or philosophical beliefs. There is something profoundly compelling in the rigorous, uncompromising manner in which Augustine describes the way he......more