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“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”
— Saint Augustine
Why It's Lindy
Continuously read since the 4th century. Every generation finds in it a mirror for its own spiritual restlessness.
About This Volume
Written as a prayer addressed directly to God, the Confessions traces Augustine's journey from intellectual pride and sensual pleasure to Christian faith. The first great autobiography in Western literature, it probes memory, time, and sin with an honesty that still startles readers sixteen centuries later.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read Confessions?
Continuously read since the 4th century. Every generation finds in it a mirror for its own spiritual restlessness.
What is Confessions about?
Written as a prayer addressed directly to God, the Confessions traces Augustine's journey from intellectual pride and sensual pleasure to Christian faith. The first great autobiography in Western literature, it probes memory, time, and sin with an honesty that still startles readers sixteen centuries later.
