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Confessions of St. Augustine. E-book. Formato EPUB Saint Augustine - Librorium Editions, 2026 -
Saint Augustine, “one of the four great fathers of the Latin Church,” was born in what is now Algeria (North Africa), November, 354 A. D. His mother was a devout Christian, but his father was unconverted at the time of Augustine’s birth. The piety of the mother finally won both father and son to the Christian faith.Augustine’s early life, especially his youth, was characterized by sinful lapses into the evils of temptation, temptation to which he often yielded, for which weakness he has chastised himself mercilessly in his Confessions. His self-condemned wickedness did not prevent his being a determined student, however, and he was carefully trained to become a teacher of rhetoric. At nineteen, his mind was stirred by Cicero’s Hortensius to seek the truth, but he wandered aimlessly about in the mazes of various schools of thought without adopting any one of them, good or bad. Manicheism (a religious philosophy in which goodness and light, identified with God, were in conflict with evil and chaos, identified with the powers of darkness) attracted Augustine, until he became an enthusiastic exponent of its doctrines. He hoped that his own dark path of sensuality might be directed to the light by the influence of this oriental system (Manicheism originated in Persia and had a bright coloring of eastern myth), but he had not acquired sufficient moral strength to enable him to attain his ideal of chastity and temperance. Because it did not lead him out of his evil ways, as he had hoped, Manicheism gradually weakened in its sway over him. Then, too, Augustine was well-versed in the exact sciences, and so found it impossible to coordinate the superstitions of Manicheism with known facts.
Concerning Faith of Things Not Seen. E-book. Formato EPUB Saint Augustine - Cervantes Digital, 2023 -
This tract was thought spurious by some, but is known to be St. Augustine's by his mention of it in Epistle 231 ad Darium Comitem. It seems to have been written after 399, from what is said about Idols, § 10; for in that year Honorius enacted laws against them.— From Bened. Ed.
Confessions. E-book. Formato EPUB Saint Augustine - Cervantes Digital, 2023 -
Confessions of Saint Augustine is an intimate voyage into the mind and soul of one of history's most profound thinkers and spiritual leaders. Augustine's eloquent words guide us through the labyrinth of human existence, exploring the depths of sin, redemption, and the insatiable quest for divine truth.In this literary masterpiece, Augustine bares his soul, allowing us to witness his spiritual journey, his triumphs, and his trials. Through his confessions, we grapple with the timeless questions of human nature, morality, and the yearning for a higher purpose. As we turn each page, we delve into the complexities of faith, the power of conversion, and the ultimate surrender to a higher power."The Confessions of Saint Augustine" is a timeless exploration of the human condition and a beacon of hope for seekers of wisdom and spirituality. It resonates across centuries, inviting us to reflect on our own lives and find solace in the eternal pursuit of truth and grace. Prepare to embark on a profound introspective journey as Augustine's words reveal the struggles and revelations of a life dedicated to understanding the divine.