{"product_id":"the-confessions-of-saint-augustine-signet-edition","title":"The Confessions of Saint Augustine (Signet Edition)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eIn his 1500-year-old \u003cem data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eConfessions\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAugustine of Hippo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e recounts the powerful story of his life, from youthful struggles and moral searching to his profound conversion to Christianity. Written as a series of reflections addressed to God, this timeless work blends autobiography, philosophy and theology, offering deep insight into human nature, grace, sin and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eWidely regarded as one of the most influential works in Christian literature, \u003cem data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eConfessions\u003c\/em\u003e continues to resonate with readers across centuries. \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePope Paul VI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e famously observed that \"all of antiquity’s philosophy converges in his work,\" highlighting its enduring intellectual and spiritual significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eThis accessible Signet Edition features a respected translation by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRex Warner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, known for bringing classical texts to modern audiences with clarity and depth. Warner was an accomplished scholar, writer and translator, educated at Wadham College, Oxford, and later a professor at the University of Connecticut. His extensive body of work includes translations of major Greek historians and philosophers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eThe edition also includes an introduction by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMartin E. Marty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a distinguished theologian and National Book Award winner. His scholarship provides valuable context, helping readers engage more deeply with Augustine’s thought and its relevance today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eA cornerstone of Western thought and Christian spirituality, \u003cem data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eThe Confessions of Saint Augustine\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for personal reflection, study or as a meaningful gift for those seeking a deeper understanding of faith and the human journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"apbf6v\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eFormat: Signet Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13xn4p9\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003ePages: 384\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lp14du\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"STP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41534499127362,"sku":"9780451531216","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/9405\/2162\/files\/original-Photoroom.jpg?v=1721190902","url":"https:\/\/jmjcatholicproducts.com.au\/products\/the-confessions-of-saint-augustine-signet-edition","provider":"JMJ Catholic Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}