About the Book: Confessions
One of the great works of Western literature, from perhaps the most important
thinker of Christian antiquity, in a revolutionary new translation by one of
todays leading classicists Sarah Rudens fresh, dynamic translation of
Confessions brings us closer to Augustines intent than any previous version. It
puts a glaring spotlight on the life of one individual to show how all lives
have meaning that is universal and eternal. In this intensely personal
narrative, Augustine tells the story of his sinful youth and his conversion to
Christianity. He describes his ascent from a humble farm in North Africa to a
prestigious post in the