THE CONFESSIONS
Second
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Saint Augustine
Library Edition
Introduction, Translation and notes by Maria Boulding, O.S.B.
CASEBOUND; 425 PAGES; 2012
ISBN: 978-1-56548-468-9
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About this Book
Introduction and translation by Maria Boulding, OSB
Edited by John Rotelle, OSA
2nd Edition includes an annotated bibliography
by William Harmless, S.J.
More info about the Complete Works of St Augustine series and links to the
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The Confessions of Saint Augustine is considered the all time number one Christian
classic. Augustine undertook his greatest piece of writing with the conviction
that God wanted him to make this confession. The Confessions are, in fact,
an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer. Augustine was probably forty-three
when he began this endeavor. He had been a baptized Catholic for ten years,
a priest for six, and a bishop for only two. His pre-baptismal life raised
questions in the community. Was his conversion genuine? The first hearers
were captivated, as many millions have been over the following sixteen centuries.
His experience of God speaks to us across time with little need of transpositions.
This new translation masterfully captures his experience.
Some Reviews:
“Maria Boulding’s version is of a different level of excellence
from practically anything else on the market. She has perfected an elegant
and flowing style.”
Rowan Williams,
Archbishop of Canterbury
“Maria
Boulding’s translation is clear and crisp. It respects Augustine’s
language concerning inclusiveness, to my knowledge the first to do so, and
uniquely highlights the poetic elements embodied in Augustine’s work.
I see Boulding’s work to be the English translation of The Confessions
for years to come.”
Edmund Hill, o.p.,
Augustine Scholar
“It is
truly a tour de force. Here is an Augustine as subtle, lively and challenging
in the English of our time.”
Dr. Mark Vessey,
Professor, Department of English, The University of British Columbia
“So old
and yet so new! This contemporary translation of Augustine’s Confessions
was like meeting an old friend and touching perennial truth, despite the passing
years. Augustine was surely larger than life – and this translation
is, too.”
Richard Rohr, O.F.M.
From the 1st
edition:
Augustine’s Confessions has been much translated: but it is no exaggeration
to say that Sister Maria Boulding’s version is of a different level
of excellence from practically anything else on the market.
Publishers Weekly, RBL
Augustine was
surely larger than life and this translation matches him.
Richard Rohr
I see Boulding’s
work to be the English translation of The Confessions for years to come.
Rev. Edmund Hill, O.P., Augustine scholar
A whole new generation
should fall in love with one of Christendoms greatest works thanks to Maria
Boulding.
Catholic Library World
About the author
Saint Augustine
Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western
world. After becoming a Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa, where
he was influential in civil and church affairs. His more than 100 books, 200
letters and 500 sermons have left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and
culture. His classic and best-selling works include The Confessions, The Trinity,
The City of God, and Teaching Christianity.
ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR
Maria Boulding is a Benedictine nun of Stanbrook Abbey in England, and currently
lives as a hermit. She is the author of Marked for Life: Prayer in the Easter
Christ; The Coming of God; and Gateway to Hope: An Exploration of Failure.
She serves on the advisory board for the series Augustine for the Twenty-first
Century and has translated the Advent and Christmas sermons of Saint Thomas
of Villanova.
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