Confessions by Albert Cook Outler, Henry Chadwick, Saint Augustine of Hippo

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nonfiction autobiography biography history memoir religion dark slow-paced
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This profound memoir is ideal for readers seeking a deep, introspective exploration of faith, human nature, and the intellectual journey from sin to spiritual awakening, presented through complex theological and philosophical reflection.

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Augustine's Confessions is one of the most influential and most innovative works of Latin literature. Written in the author's early forties in the last years of the fourth century A.D. and during his first years as a bishop, they reflect on his li...

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reflective: 85%

challenging: 58%

inspiring: 43%

informative: 37%

emotional: 33%

hopeful: 29%

dark: 7%

mysterious: 6%

relaxing: 4%

adventurous: 3%

sad: 3%

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