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The Confessions of St. Augustine
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 03-09-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $31.49
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Publisher's Summary
A story of spiritual awakening, The Confessions of St. Augustine is a fascinating look at the life of an eminent Christian thinker. Widely seen as one of the first Western autobiographies ever written, it chronicles the life and religious struggles of Augustine of Hippo, from his days as a self-confessed sinner to his acceptance of Christianity as an older adult. Along the way he unveils his theological questioning of human existence and the essence and nature of God while providing influential philosophical arguments on creation and time. Augustine's sincere and inquisitive attitude will inspire any listener, regardless of faith. Translated by R. S. Pine-Coffin.
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- Will
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- Ryan
- 12-03-17
good
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I don't think I ever could have read it because the content can get pretty dry. I liked the narrator and would recommend it.
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- Jordan Mcneely
- 03-18-18
The first half is great
The first half of the story about his conversion and thoughts on confession and repentance. The second half is mostly philosophy and exegesis that is very meticulous and often tedious.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Emmanuel Mulenga
- 08-21-18
Great confessions
a great personal look at one's humanity and struggles in relation to one's Christian beliefs and life in general
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- Rachael Wilson
- 06-25-18
New Narrator Needed
The narrator was very annoying. From the beginning the reading sounded like an old time radio serial. I think the theatrics could have been left out.