In the Confessions–Augustine’s (354-430 AD) autobiography–we see a young, ambitious, and extremely talented Augustine grappling with central human concerns: ambition for honor, achievement, and recognition; friendship, love, and lust; deep inquiry into ultimate questions, and more.
Yet, this isn’t just autobiography; it’s philosophically sophisticated autobiography. Augustine tells of his wrestling with questions about the nature of God and evil and of the influence of Greek and Roman philosophy into his own Christian thinking. At the core of the text is the union of theory and practice; not just philosophizing, but striving to live one’s philosophy; not just thinking about the best way to live, but trying (though often failing) to live in the best way.
In a new and acclaimed translation by Thomas Williams, come see why Augustine’s Confessions is widely considered to be a masterpiece by one of the most influential thinkers of the West.
Led by Victor Saenz and James Prather.
Email jprather@houstoninstitute.org to RSVP.
