In his 1500-year-old Confessions, Augustine of Hippo tells the story of his remarkable life, interwoven with his insights of endless wisdom. Noted Paul VI: “all of antiquity’s philosophy converges in his work.”
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: The Confessions of Saint Augustine (Signet Classics) (Paperback)
I will not review Augustine's Confessions itself, since I am assuming that if you are reading this, you probably already know what a classic of autobiography, theology, and philosophy this text truly is. Instead I want to indicate that Rex Warner's translation is particularly good. In fact, I think Warner's translation is still the best available. There are many options out there, but Warner's rendering, especially for this price, is the best in my estimation.
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Great book, but rip out the foreword.,
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This review is from: The Confessions of Saint Augustine (Signet Classics) (Paperback)
I purchased this book because I was seeking a translation by Rex Warner for my 14-year-old. If I had read the trashy foreword by Elizabeth Block, I would have found another version instead. I am not sure why Ms. Block feels the need to saddle the readers of St. Augustine with a glimpse into her own sex life. How does hearing about what positions she and her husband tried to conceive suitable for public consumption? Hers is not a confession, it is just drivel peddled without decency. I have ripped the foreword out.
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