In this new translation by Henry Chadwick of what can only be considered a masterpiece of Western literature, the brilliant and impassioned descriptions of Augustine's colourful early life and search for spiritual satisfaction are accurately conveyed to the English reader. Augustine's work contains many references and allusions that can hardly be understood without background information about the ancient social and intellectual setting. The accompanying notes and introduction to this translation will therefore prove invaluable to the contemporary reader.
The greatest spiritual autobiography of all time, this classic work is a literary and theological masterpiece. John K. Ryans masterful translation brings out the luster of Augustines unmatched tale of his soul's journey to God.
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Liverpool: Liverpool University Press. [0-85323-368-3] [1994]. (Trade paperback) Near fine. 157pp. Notes, bibliography, index, maps. Time Period 6th Century. Publisher series: Translated Texts for Historians 19 . Translated with notes by William E. Klingshirn. Locale: Arles; Provence ***Member: A.B.A.C / I.L.A.B.***. (more information)
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01-0. Brand new. The documents included in this volume vividly illustrate Caesarius�2s career and the social and religious history of Provence at a time of far-reaching political change, during which the region was ruled by a series of Visigothic, Burgundian, Ostrogothic and, ultimately, Frankish kings. (more information)
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