Companion to the Confessions of St. Augustine FROM THE PUBLISHER
This work provides an in-depth commentary on all thirteen books of St. Augustine's Confessions by scrutinizing the details of this world-famous intellectual and spiritual autobiography, and also addresses the key issues raised by past and present scholars.
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Surely it is the spiritual character of the fourth-century saint's autobiography that is responsible for its popularity through the centuries and into the present day, says Quinn (Augustinian Historical Institute, Villanova U.). So strong indeed is its devotional motif, that he feels it would not be diminished by an exegesis that probes key ingredients in each section. And so by chapter and verse he analyzes the contents, from descriptions of his infancy and childbirth, through his religious education and conversion to Christianity, to his interpretation of scripture and prescription for the structure of the church. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR
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