Augustine-The Confessions of Saint Augustine

The work Confessions of Saint Augustine outlines Saint Augustine’s sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity.

The Confessions of Saint Augustine

The Confessions of Saint Augustine
By Saint Augustine

In his Confessions, Saint Augustine reflects upon his life in the light of scripture and the presence of God. He begins with his infancy, pondering the many sins of his life before his conversion, and he confesses not only his sins but even more the greatness of God. This work presents a wonderful contrast between the Holy God who created all things and whom heaven and earth cannot contain, and a commonly sinful man who has joyfully received God’s loving salvation and mercy.

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Edwards, Jonathan – Religious Affection

Concerned that many people do not display true “religious affections,” Jonathan Edwards attempts to “discern…wherein true religion does consist.”

Religious Affection

Religious Affection
By Jonathan Edwards

Written in 1746 during the First Great Awakening, Religious Affections remains an important and challenging Christian treatise.

Concerned that many people do not display true “religious affections,” Jonathan Edwards attempts to “discern…wherein true religion does consist.”

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