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A review by joshmillernj
The Confessions of Saint Augustine by Saint Augustine
3.0
This book was a difficult read for me. Yes, it had what I consider some choice morsels but much of the book was hard to follow. Was it because it was written in AD 401? I'm not for certain. The English is definitely at a higher level than most reading today, but it was still hard to get through. However, there were two positive takeaways that I had:
1. Augustine addressed God directly as these are his 'Confessions.' There is definitely an intimacy about this that you do not find in many Christian books today. Most Christian books are "about" God, not to God. This reminds me of many of the songs we sing in our churches. Many of them are about God, but few are sung directly to God. One of the reasons the book of Psalms is such an endearing book is the raw intimacy of the author and his communion with God. We can relate to those words. Augustine really did pour out his heart to God in this book.
2. The use Scripture interwoven throughout the book is astounding! Remember - this was written before someone had thought of assigning chapters and verses to the various books of the Bible. After reading this book, I felt like I have read much more of the Bible! And he did this often without referencing the author. I really did enjoy his seamless infusion of the Word in his word. I need to do much more of the same in my life.
I will end this review with one of the twenty-eight portions that I highlighted in the book:
"For Thy omnipotency is not far from us, even when we be far from Thee."
1. Augustine addressed God directly as these are his 'Confessions.' There is definitely an intimacy about this that you do not find in many Christian books today. Most Christian books are "about" God, not to God. This reminds me of many of the songs we sing in our churches. Many of them are about God, but few are sung directly to God. One of the reasons the book of Psalms is such an endearing book is the raw intimacy of the author and his communion with God. We can relate to those words. Augustine really did pour out his heart to God in this book.
2. The use Scripture interwoven throughout the book is astounding! Remember - this was written before someone had thought of assigning chapters and verses to the various books of the Bible. After reading this book, I felt like I have read much more of the Bible! And he did this often without referencing the author. I really did enjoy his seamless infusion of the Word in his word. I need to do much more of the same in my life.
I will end this review with one of the twenty-eight portions that I highlighted in the book:
"For Thy omnipotency is not far from us, even when we be far from Thee."