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| The Confessions of St. Augustine | 
 enlarge | Author: Augustine
Publisher: Revell
Category: Book
List Price: $5.99
Buy New: $2.00
You Save: $3.99 (67%)
Buy New/Used from $0.77
Avg. Customer Rating:  (12 reviews)
Sales Rank: 265416
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0800787242
Dewey Decimal Number: 270.2092
EAN: 9780800787240
ASIN: 0800787242
Publication Date: February 1, 1997
Release Date: March 1, 2005
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| Customer Reviews:
A Niche Version of Primarily Devotional Interest March 7, 2006
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
I, with other reviewers, was deeply disappointed to find that this book (purchased elsewhere) was an undisclosed abridged version of Augustine's work and had to re-acquire it. There is no excuse for omitting this fact everywhere but a brief mention in the forward. (Note: this is the reason for 4 *'s as I'd never be so presuptuous to give Augustine less than 5) The text is of little value for historical interest. There is no mention of his concubine and even the famous pear trauma of his youth is omitted. It is worth noting, however, what is included. In a very readable "translation," is much of his devotional prose and repeated prayers of exaltation, self evaluation and gratitude. So, despite my disappointment, I have actually started recommending this text for those who do not have a philosophical, theological or historical interest in the great church father but would be interested in exploring his writings devotionally. It serves a significant purpose as an accessible window to Augustine's spiritual life and will serve particular readers quite well.
 Abridged Confessions January 12, 2006
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Nothing in the description indicates that this is heavily abridged. The introduction (after you've purchased the book) actually refers to this version not as translated (no translator is credited) but paraphrased. It is not even partitioned into St. Augustine's original 13 "books," but is instead resectioned with "new" chapter titles. I had to repurchase the book.
Confessions of St Augustine September 30, 2005
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Great to have a translation of this master piece which I can understand. An essential resource for spiritual growth
 Life-changing September 26, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book was awesome. It really challenged me to think outside the box. I have a real problem with churches today, either they are more like a self-help group or they search for power and do not really care if the power is from God or not. St. Augustine was simply in search of God and was so honest. I could really relate, which was amazing considering when this man lived. That proves that God is timeless. Read it, trust me it is definately worth it.
Perfect. August 22, 2005
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is far the best I ever read. St. Augustine put in words what the human nature is perfectly.
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