Augustine: Confessions

by Albert Cook Outler

First published MCMLV
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 55-5021
This book is in the public domain.
It was scanned from an uncopyrighted edition.

216 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 1955

About the author

Albert Cook Outler (November 17, 1908 – September 1, 1989) was a 20th-century American Methodist theologian and philosopher. Outler is generally considered to be one of the most important Wesley scholars in the history of the Church as well as the first real United Methodist theologian. He was also a key figure in the 20th century ecumenical movement.

Reviews

[Caleb · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is so encouraging to read all these questions and ponderings about Christianity and faith and life, in Augustine’s diary style prayer to God.

Most of these questions and trouble we have faced have been already experienced and thought deeply about by the generations before us.

Many of the things discussed in these books I have thought about before, even basic things that seem to have no clear answer. It was such a blessing to hear these discussed more in depth and more informed than I could do on my own.

The testimony and life story of Augustine was also greatly encouraging to read. 100% would recommend!

[Taylor Rollo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do not really think I can review Confessions itself, except to say that it is one of the most important Christian classics and best devotional and self-reflecting work in existence.

But, this translation was a new one to me. I have read several others, and this one is good. Probably just second to Henry Chadwick's translation.

[Peter Cram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book. Kept me engaged except for the last few books. I think I understand where he was going with them, but it did become rather repetitive and esoteric. Otherwise I highly recommend this.