Confessions

In this new translation of Augustine of Hippo's Confessions, celebrated scholar Henry Chadwick brings clarity and accessibility to one of Western literature's seminal works. Augustine shares his transformative journey from a humble Algerian background to influential circles in Milan, grappling with his desires and ultimately embracing Christian faith influenced by his mother and figures like St. Ambrose. Chadwick enhances the text with comprehensive notes and an introduction that contextualizes Augustine's philosophical and spiritual reflections, making the profound themes of this classic resonate with contemporary audiences.