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The Confessions of St. Augustine (Catholic Classics)

The Confessions of St. Augustine (Catholic Classics)

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The timeless spiritual classic—now beautifully refreshed with a new translation, sacred art, and a companion podcast.

For over 1,500 years, The Confessions of St. Augustine has captivated readers as one of the most powerful and personal works of a Doctor of the Church. Written as a prayer to God, it reveals Augustine’s journey from sin to sanctity, bearing witness to God’s transformative grace and the soul’s longing for heaven.

Now, this enduring work is available in a stunning new edition—the only one to feature:

  • A fresh, faithful translation, developed in consultation with the original Latin, by Dr. Matthew K. Minerd
  • Insightful commentary from Dominican friars Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P.
  • Striking new sacred art of St. Augustine by Tianna Williams
  • The Catholic Classics podcast with Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P., featuring a full audio reading, expert reflections, and a free reading plan

Rediscover a masterpiece of conversion, grace, and the restless heart—made beautifully accessible for today’s reader.

A message from the Catholic Classics podcast hosts:

“Some books simply need to be read. The book that you hold in your hands is one of them. The Confessions of St. Augustine is a classic of Christian spirituality. For centuries it has rewarded its readers with a wealth of insight into God, self, evil, and the whole range of human experience. With each generation, it continues to draw men and women into a profound encounter with the living God. By the intercession of St. Augustine and through his modest and humble confession, may we set out with renewed fervor in our own conversion.”

—Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P.

 

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Hardcover

The premium hardcover edition includes:

  • A timeless leatherlike cover with foil stamping
  • A satin ribbon for easy place-holding
  • A full-color insert featuring brand-new sacred art of St. Augustine by Tianna Williams
SKU: 9781954882157
ISBN: 9781954882157
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.821 lb
Dimensions: L: 8.5, W: 5.5, D:
Page Count: 488
Case Count: 12
Ecclesiastical Designation: Nihil obstat, Imprimatur
Publisher: Ascension
Copyright Year: 2023
Author(s): St. Augustine of Hippo, Matthew K. Minerd, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P.
Series: The Confessions of St. Augustine
Language: English

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Paperback

SKU: 9781954882584
ISBN: 9781954882584
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.091 lb
Page Count: 420
Ecclesiastical Designation: Nihil obstat, Imprimatur
Publisher: Ascension
Author(s): St. Augustine of Hippo, Matthew K. Minerd, Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P., Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Series: The Confessions of St. Augustine
Language: English

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E-Book

SKU: 9781954882164
Format: E-book
Weight: 1.821 lb
Page Count: 420
Ecclesiastical Designation: Nihil obstat, Imprimatur
Publisher: Ascension
Copyright Year: 2023
Author(s): St. Augustine of Hippo, Matthew K. Minerd, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P.
Series: The Confessions of St. Augustine
Language: English
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The Confessions of St. Augustine (Catholic Classics)

Beautiful book! I love the leather binding and the gold.
Absolutely stunning!
It is a gift for my son’s, and I put a note in the back of the book, making it very personable.

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Justin L.
Great! Comparing Another Copy

I have a library of The Great Books of the Western World published 1952. One of the books is Augustine that contains The Confessions. I got this from my parents and became interested reading this along with Thomas Aquinas as I entered my forties. I honestly found this edition challenging and I stopped. When I got the announcement for this I thought it would be a good edition and a great opportunity to try again.
I have been very pleased! I got my copy before going out of town for a bit and started reading. The format is very good and I like how it has scripture references in the text as I’m reading. I took the approach of reading these references while reading a section.
Here’s a good comparison.. Book 1 Chapter 2 toward the middle:
1952 copy: “Do then heaven and earth, which Thou hast made, and wherein Thou hast made me, contain Thee? … , doth therefore whatever exists contain Thee?”
Catholic Classics copy: “But, then, do heaven and earth, which you have made and where I exist, contain you? Or, given that nothing that exists could exist without you, do all things that exist contain you?”

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Lenny V.
Best available translation

Earlier this year I attempted to read the Confessions of St. Augustine and like many others struggled to get thru the archaic language. In fact the book is still on the table next to my chair. Been there for several months. This edition is so much easier to understand and is well produced. I also enjoy the commentary---just makes reading the section easier to grasp Augustine's point. I am looking forward to the reading along with podcast to further comprehend the book with input by Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob. Looking forward to more Catholic Classics from Ascension press and podcasts.

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Normand L.
Finally can reasonably understand the confessions.

In the past I’ve attempted to read the confessions but really had difficulty in understanding due to the barriers of ancient verse. This translation has enabled me to better understand.
I’m confident I can now read the confessions from beginning to end!! Thanks you Ascension!!!