The Confessions: Study edition, (The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century) 2nd edition (Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century, 1) - Softcover

Saint Augustine; Maria Boulding

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565484452 ISBN 13: 9781565484450

Publisher: New City Press, 2012

Synopsis

This 2nd Edition includes a new annotated bibliography by William Harmless, S.J.

The Confessions of Saint Augustine is considered the all time number one Christian classic. Augustine undertook his greatest piece of writing with the conviction that God wanted him to make this confession. The Confessions are, in fact, an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer. Augustine was probably forty-three when he began this endeavor. He had been a baptized Catholic for ten years, a priest for six, and a bishop for only two. His pre-baptismal life raised questions in the community. Was his conversion genuine? The first hearers were captivated, as many millions have been over the following sixteen centuries. His experience of God speaks to us across time with little need of transpositions. This new translation masterfully captures his experience.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Maria Boulding's translation is clear and crisp. It respects Augustine's language concerning inclusiveness to my knowledge the first to do so and uniquely highlights the poetic elements embodied in Augustine's work. I see Boulding's work to be for years to come. -Rev. Edmund Hill O.P. So old and yet so new! This contemporary translation of Augustine's was like meeting an old friend and touching perennial truth despite the passing years. Augustine was surely larger than life-and this translation matches it

About the Author:

Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western world. After becoming a Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa, where he was influential in civil and church affairs. His more than 100 books, 200 letters and 500 sermons have left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. His classic and best-selling works include The Confessions, The Trinity, The City of God, and Teaching Christianity.

About this edition

• Publisher: New City Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1565484452
• ISBN 13: 9781565484450
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 432
• Editor: John E. Rotelle OSA