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""The Confessions"" is an all time number one Christian classic -- an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer written by St. Augustine because he felt called by God to make this confession. Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, calls Boulding's translation ""a different level of excellence from practically anything else on the market. She has perfected an elegant and flowing style."" This 2nd edition includes a long-awaited annotated bibliography.

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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 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 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

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 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 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 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

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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.

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