"King Alfred's Old English Version of St. Augustine's Soliloquies" by Augustine is a journey into the self, rendered in modern English, probably from a century or more ago. It's a thoughtful dive into what it means to be human, tackling big ideas like figuring out who you are, what your soul is all about, and trying to understand God. At its heart is Augustine, wrestling with life's big questions through a conversation he has with his own Reason. Early on, there's a mention of King Alfred talking about collecting supplies for building something, which is like gathering knowledge and wisdom by thinking things through. Augustine then starts questioning who he is, how he's both temporary and eternal, and he starts talking with Reason about knowledge, memory, faith, and prayer as he tries to get a handle on God and his own soul. Overall, the book sets a mood of deep thinking, inviting readers to think deeply about what they know and what they believe.
King Alfred's Old English Version of St. Augustine's Soliloquies Turned into Modern English
By Saint Augustine
Embark on a profound inner quest as a man converses with his own reason, seeking to unravel the mysteries of existence, faith, and the divine.
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About the AuthorAugustine of Hippo, also known as Saint Augustine, was a theologian and philosopher of Berber origin and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings deeply influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity, and he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. His many important works include The City of God, On Christian Doctrine, and Confessions.
Augustine of Hippo, also known as Saint Augustine, was a theologian and philosopher of Berber origin and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings deeply influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity, and he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. His many important works include The City of God, On Christian Doctrine, and Confessions.
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