Kirkkoisä Augustinuksen Tunnustukset

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Kirkkoisä Augustinuksen Tunnustukset

by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine

FI·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

A restless youth grows up amid the bustling streets of a Roman city, torn between the pleasures of the world and a lingering sense that something deeper is missing. He moves from schoolyard ambitions to the allure of philosophy, even embracing a rival belief system in his quest for truth. Along the way, friendships and loss sharpen his awareness of life’s fragility.

These early chapters trace his restless mind as he wrestles with ambition, desire, and the emptiness that follows success. The narrative captures moments of doubt, the pull of worldly ambitions, and the stark contrast between intellectual pride and an inner yearning for something greater. A sudden, personal tragedy forces him to confront the limits of his own understanding.

The work then turns toward a quiet, transformative contemplation that hints at a profound change without revealing its outcome. Listeners will hear the honest, vivid reflections of a man searching for meaning, offering a timeless portrait of the human heart’s struggle to find peace amidst chaos.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~5 hours (333K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2017-04-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine

Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine

354–430

One of the most influential thinkers in Christian history, this North African bishop wrote with unusual honesty about memory, desire, sin, and grace. His books still feel personal centuries later, especially the restless spiritual search of Confessions and the sweeping vision of The City of God.

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