Augustine A New Biography

Name: Augustine A New Biography
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ISBN: 9780060535384

ISBN-10: 0060535385

ISBN-13: 9780060535384

Edition: Annotated

Authors: James J. O'Donnell

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Saint Augustine -- the celebrated theologian who served as Bishop of Hippo from 396 C.E. until his death in 430 C.E. -- is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the Western world. His autobiography, Confessions, remains among the most important religious writings in the Christian tradition. In this eye-opening and eminently readable biography, renowned historical scholar James J. O'Donnell picks up where Augustine himself left off to offer a fascinating, in-depth portrait of an unparalleled politician, writer, and churchman in a time of uncertainty and religious turmoil. Augustine is a triumphant chronicle of an extraordinary life that is certain to surprise and…

Book details

List price: $16.99
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 4/25/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 5.31" wide x 8.00" long x 0.97" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

James J. O'Donnell brings to his searching meditation on the life of the mind in cyberspace a unique combination of perspectives. He is Provost at Georgetown University.