Confessions, Volume II

Books 9–13

Augustine, Carolyn J.-B. Hammond, Caroline J.B. Hammond

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Harvard Uni.Press Academi
23 May 2016

History; Philosophy of religion; Christianity

Series: Loeb Classical Library

Aurelius Augustine (AD 354–430), one of the most important figures in western Christianity and philosophy, was the son of a pagan, Patricius of Tagaste, and his Christian wife, Monnica. While studying to become a rhetorician, he plunged into a turmoil of philosophical and psychological doubts, leading him to Manichaeism. In 383 he moved to Rome and then Milan to teach rhetoric. Despite exploring classical philosophical systems, especially skepticism and neoplatonism, his studies of Paul's letters with his friend Alypius, and the preaching of Bishop Ambrose, led in 386 to his momentous conversion from mixed beliefs to Christianity. He soon returned to Tagaste and founded a religious community, and in 395 or 396 became Bishop of Hippo.

Confessions, composed ca. 397, is a spiritual autobiography of Augustine's early life, family, personal and intellectual associations, and explorations of alternative religious and theological viewpoints as he moved toward his conversion. Cast as a prayer addressed to God, though always conscious of its readers, Confessions offers a gripping personal story and a philosophical exploration destined to have broad and lasting impact, delivered with Augustine's characteristic brilliance as a stylist.

This edition replaces the earlier Loeb Classical Library edition of Confessions by William Watts.

By: Augustine
Translated by: Caroline J.B. Hammond
Edited and translated by: Carolyn J.-B. Hammond
Imprint: Harvard Uni.Press Academi
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 162mm, Width: 108mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9780674996939
ISBN 10: 0674996933
Series: Loeb Classical Library
Pages: 585
Publication Date: 23 May 2016
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Confessions, Volume II: Books 9–13

Hammond's translation, while always elegant and lucid, stays close enough to the Latin to give us invaluable assistance...An accessible and scholarly introduction provides a way into many aspects of Augustine's thought which will reward both those who are new to Augustine and more experienced students.--Edward Dowler Church Times (12/02/2016)