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- ISBN
- 9780199537822
- Book Title
- St. Augustine's Confessions
- Book Series
- Oxford World's Classics Ser.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 5.1 in
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Uk-Trade Paper
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Religion, Biography & Autobiography
- Topic
- Spirituality, Religious, General, Christianity / Literature & the Arts
- Item Weight
- 8.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.7 in
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199537828
ISBN-13
9780199537822
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71578924
Product Key Features
Book Title
St. Augustine's Confessions
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Spirituality, Religious, General, Christianity / Literature & the Arts
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Religion, Biography & Autobiography
Book Series
Oxford World's Classics Ser.
Format
Uk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
Item Length
5.1 in
Item Width
7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-491261
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
'How good it is to have this new translation - apparently the first for thirty years - of a work which, says Henry Chadwick in a brilliant 18-page introduction, "will always rank among the greater masterpieces of western literature" ... Professor Chadwick has the gift for being able topinpoint significant, as well as sometimes unfamiliar aspects of the life of the church: and in this respect his footnotes in the present volume do not disappoint us.'Expository Times, "Chadwick's translation is superb." -Church History"If the Latin is a "work of high art", so is this translation."-The Times"A masterpiece beyond classification."-Church Times"My favourite translation is Henry Chadwick's (Oxford World's Classics), always clear, often racy, and capable of rising when necessary to Augustine's sublimer moments." -- Eamon Duffy, The Tablet "...Chadwick has the gift for being able to pinpoint significant, as well as sometimes unfamiliar aspects of the life of the church: and in this respect his footnotes in the present volume do not disappoint us."-Expository Times"Excellent translation ... this new translation is the most readable version in modern English"-Vernon J. Bourke, Saint Louis University"It is a great pleasure to welcome a translation of the Confessions from one who is both a scholar and a lover of Augustine. There is a concise but very informative introduction, and a bibliography which will be extremely helpfull to the students who wants to read some of the work of Augustine's contemporaries in extenso. The translation itself is clear and accessible ... of available English version, this offers the most comprehensive identification of scriptural allusions in the text."-Rowan Williams, Journal of Theological Studies, "Chadwick's translation is superb." - Church History "If the Latin is a "work of high art", so is this translation."- The Times "A masterpiece beyond classification."- Church Times "...Chadwick has the gift for being able to pinpoint significant, as well as sometimes unfamiliar aspects of the life of the church: and in this respect his footnotes in the present volume do not disappoint us."- Expository Times "Excellent translation ... this new translation is the most readable version in modern English"-Vernon J. Bourke, Saint Louis University "It is a great pleasure to welcome a translation of the Confessions from one who is both a scholar and a lover of Augustine. There is a concise but very informative introduction, and a bibliography which will be extremely helpfull to the students who wants to read some of the work of Augustine's contemporaries in extenso. The translation itself is clear and accessible ... of available English version, this offers the most comprehensive identification of scriptural allusions in the text."-Rowan Williams, Journal of Theological Studies, "Chadwick's translation is superb." -Church History "If the Latin is a "work of high art", so is this translation."-The Times "A masterpiece beyond classification."-Church Times "My favourite translation is Henry Chadwick's (Oxford World's Classics), always clear, often racy, and capable of rising when necessary to Augustine's sublimer moments." -- Eamon Duffy, The Tablet "...Chadwick has the gift for being able to pinpoint significant, as well as sometimes unfamiliar aspects of the life of the church: and in this respect his footnotes in the present volume do not disappoint us."-Expository Times "Excellent translation ... this new translation is the most readable version in modern English"-Vernon J. Bourke, Saint Louis University "It is a great pleasure to welcome a translation of the Confessions from one who is both a scholar and a lover of Augustine. There is a concise but very informative introduction, and a bibliography which will be extremely helpfull to the students who wants to read some of the work of Augustine's contemporaries in extenso. The translation itself is clear and accessible ... of available English version, this offers the most comprehensive identification of scriptural allusions in the text."-Rowan Williams, Journal of Theological Studies, "Chadwick's translation is superb." -Church History "If the Latin is a "work of high art", so is this translation."-The Times "A masterpiece beyond classification."-Church Times "...Chadwick has the gift for being able to pinpoint significant, as well as sometimes unfamiliar aspects of the life of the church: and in this respect his footnotes in the present volume do not disappoint us."-Expository Times "Excellent translation ... this new translation is the most readable version in modern English"-Vernon J. Bourke, Saint Louis University "It is a great pleasure to welcome a translation of theConfessionsfrom one who is both a scholar and a lover of Augustine. There is a concise but very informative introduction, and a bibliography which will be extremely helpfull to the students who wants to read some of the work of Augustine's contemporaries in extenso. The translation itself is clear and accessible ... of available English version, this offers the most comprehensive identification of scriptural allusions in the text."-Rowan Williams,Journal of Theological Studies, 'excellent translation ... this new translation is the most readable version in modern English'Vernon J. Bourke, Saint Louis University, Manuscripta 35 (1991)/3, 'It is a great pleasure to welcome a translation of the Confessions from one who is both a scholar and a lover of Augustine. There is a concise but very informative introduction, and a bibliography which will be extremely helpfull to the students who wants to read some of the work ofAugustine's contemporaries in extenso. The translation itself is clear and accessible ... of available English version, this offers the most comprehensive identification of scriptural allusions in the text.'Rowan Williams, Journal of Theological Studies, Volume 44, No. 1, April 1993, 'Chadwick's translation is superb.' -- Church History, June 1993'If the Latin is a "work of high art", so is this translation.' -- The Times'A masterpiece beyond classification.' -- Church Times'My favourite translation is Henry Chadwick's (Oxford World's Classics), always clear, often racy, and capable of rising when necessary to Augustine's sublimer moments." -- Eamon Duffy, The Tablet'How good it is to have this new translation - apparently the first for thirty years - of a work which, says Henry Chadwick in a brilliant 18-page introduction, "will always rank among the greater masterpieces of western literature" ... Professor Chadwick has the gift for being able to pinpoint significant, as well as sometimes unfamiliar aspects of the life of the church: and in this respect his footnotes in the present volume do not disappoint us.' -- Expository Times'excellent translation ... this new translation is the most readable version in modern English' -- Vernon J. Bourke, Saint Louis University, Manuscripta 35 (1991)/3'It is a great pleasure to welcome a translation of the Confessions from one who is both a scholar and a lover of Augustine. There is a concise but very informative introduction, and a bibliography which will be extremely helpfull to the students who wants to read some of the work of Augustine's contemporaries in extenso. The translation itself is clear and accessible ... of available English version, this offers the most comprehensive identification of scriptural allusions in the text.' -- Rowan Williams, Journal of Theological Studies, Volume 44, No. 1, April 1993, "Chadwick's translation is superb." -Church History "If the Latin is a "work of high art", so is this translation."-The Times "A masterpiece beyond classification."-Church Times "...Chadwick has the gift for being able to pinpoint significant, as well as sometimes unfamiliar aspects of the life of the church: and in this respect his footnotes in the present volume do not disappoint us."-Expository Times "Excellent translation ... this new translation is the most readable version in modern English"-Vernon J. Bourke, Saint Louis University "It is a great pleasure to welcome a translation of the Confessions from one who is both a scholar and a lover of Augustine. There is a concise but very informative introduction, and a bibliography which will be extremely helpfull to the students who wants to read some of the work of Augustine's contemporaries in extenso. The translation itself is clear and accessible ... of available English version, this offers the most comprehensive identification of scriptural allusions in the text."-Rowan Williams, Journal of Theological Studies
Dewey Decimal
270.2
Synopsis
In this new translation the brilliant and impassioned descriptions of Augustine's colourful early life are conveyed to the English reader with accuracy and art.Augustine tells of his wrestlings to master his sexual drive, his rare ascent from a humble Algerian farm to the edge of the corridors of high power at the imperial court of Milan, and his renunciation of secular ambition and marriage as he recovered the faith that his mother had taught him. It was in a Milan garden that Augustine finally achieved the act of will to Christian conversion, which he compared to a lazy man in bed finally deciding it is time to get up and face the day.Find the eBook on VitalSource.FeaturesThe first new English translation in thirty years of this classic spiritual journey.The most complete and informative notes of any recent translation, and includes an introduction to establish the context.Edited by an eminent scholar of early Christianity.ABOUT THE SERIESFor over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more., In this new translation the brilliant and impassioned descriptions of Augustine's colourful early life are conveyed to the English reader with accuracy and art.Augustine tells of his wrestlings to master his sexual drive, his rare ascent from a humble Algerian farm to the edge of the corridors of high power at the imperial court of Milan, and his renunciation of secular ambition and marriage as he recovered the faith that his mother had taught him. It was in a Milan garden that Augustine finally achieved the act of will to Christian conversion, which he compared to a lazy man in bed finally deciding it is time to get up and face the day., In his own day the dominant personality of the Western Church, Augustine of Hippo today stands as perhaps the greatest thinker of Christian antiquity, and his Confessions is one of the great works of Western literature. In this intensely personal narrative, Augustine relates his rare ascent from a humble Algerian farm to the edge of the corridors of power at the imperial court in Milan, his struggle against the domination of his sexual nature, his renunciation of secular ambition and marriage, and the recovery of the faith his mother Monica had taught him during his childhood. Now, Henry Chadwick, an eminent scholar of early Christianity, has given us the first new English translation in thirty years of this classic spiritual journey. Chadwick renders the details of Augustine's conversion in clear, modern English. We witness the future saint's fascination with astrology and with the Manichees, and then follow him through scepticism and disillusion with pagan myths until he finally reaches Christian faith. There are brilliant philosophical musings about Platonism and the nature of God, and touching portraits of Augustine's beloved mother, of St. Ambrose of Milan, and of other early Christians like Victorinus, who gave up a distinguished career as a rhetorician to adopt the orthodox faith. Augustine's concerns are often strikingly contemporary, yet his work contains many references and allusions that are easily understood only with background information about the ancient social and intellectual setting. To make The Confessions accessible to contemporary readers, Chadwick provides the most complete and informative notes of any recent translation, and includes an introduction to establish the context. The religious and philosophical value of The Confessions is unquestionable--now modern readers will have easier access to St. Augustine's deeply personal meditations. Chadwick's lucid translation and helpful introduction clear the way for a new experience of this classic. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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BR65.A6E
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