St Augustine: Confessions

Pocketbook Philosophy

Our series of table talk recommendations from the late, great Sir Roger Scruton to his students. These books have been chosen as books that, in the words of the professor, "every cultured person should read."

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A Masterpiece of Spiritual Reflection

The product of the greatest mind of the early Church Fathers, the Confessions of St Augustine are the world's first autobiography. This often-emulated masterpiece follows the spiritual life of the young Augustine, from his original Manichaeism through to his mature acceptance of Christianity. This journey ultimately led to his ordination into the priesthood and eventually to becoming the Bishop of Hippo.

Portable and Practical

Developed to be taken with you anywhere, this book is designed to fit into jacket pockets of most sizes, allowing you to delve into its profound insights as you go about your daily routines.

A Visual and Spiritual Journey

This edition is enriched with the photographic artworks of Alastair Hilton, which beautifully represent the soul's spiritual probing. The imagery takes you on a journey from a small church, through hidden paths, and into the great dome of a high-vaulted cathedral.