Augustine: Confessions Books I-IV (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics - Imperial Library) (Bks. I-IV) |
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Augustine
By Cambridge University Press
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Product Description
This volume presents the Latin text of one of the great classics of Christian literature, accompanied by a commentary. Confessions is concerned with one human life as an example of what it is to be human and in search of God. In books I-IV, Augustine reflects on his infancy and childhood, adolescent rebellion and student days, and his early teaching career. The commentary, which can be used by those new to Augustine and his world, concentrates on his brilliant Latin and on his theology and philosophy.
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Beautiful translation of a classic text, 2008-11-05
Sheed's translation of this classic of Western and Christian culture is truly beautiful. He went beyond presenting an accurate translation; beyond a clear translation. He gave us a translation that is accurate, clear, and sonorous. The footnotes, introductions (one by famous Augustine scholar Peter Brown), and index make this a solid scholarly edition. This is a translation I will reread often.
the editor's preface, 2007-10-26
Michael P. Foley's "Editor's Preface" to this edition of Confessions contextualizes the translation well. It serves to locate Sheed's translation historically and academically. The "Editor's Preface" also discusses the cover art for this edition. That discussion is not only an insightful description of the art, but also relates the art to the text effectively.
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 420
EAN: 9780521497343
ISBN: 0521497345
Label: Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 1996-01-26
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Studio: Cambridge University Press |
