The classic account of crisis and conversion.

Augustus Augustine (354–430 AD), one of the most significant figures in the development of Western Christianity and philosophy, was the son of a pagan, Patricius of Tagaste, and his Christian mother, Monica. While studying to become a rhetorician, he became immersed in a turmoil of philosophical and psychological doubts, leading him to Manichaeism. In 383, he moved to Rome and then to Milan to teach rhetoric.

Despite exploring classical philosophical systems, especially skepticism and Neoplatonism, his studies of the letters of Paul with his friend Alypius, along with the sermons of Bishop Ambrose, led him in 386 to his significant conversion from mixed beliefs to Christianity. He soon returned to Tagaste and founded a religious community, and by 395 or 396, he became bishop of Hippo.

The "Confessions," written around 397, is a spiritual autobiography of Augustine's early life, his family, his personal and spiritual relationships, as well as explorations of alternative religious and theological perspectives as he approached his conversion. Designed as a prayer addressed to God, while always aware of the presence of readers, the "Confessions" offer a captivating personal story and a philosophical exploration intended to have a broad and lasting impact, all delivered with Augustine's characteristic brilliance as a poet.

This edition replaces the previous edition of the "Confessions" by William Watts.

Pages: 480, Year of Publication: 0707, Dimensions: 10.8x10.8cm