Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine by Garry Wills, published by Viking in 2005, is a reprint edition that spans 152 pages. This biography explores the life of one of Christianity’s most influential philosophers, tracing his journey from youth in fourth-century Africa through his conversion and evolution as a theologian. Wills employs fresh scholarship and engaging prose to challenge common misconceptions about Augustine, particularly regarding his views on sexuality and his integration of classical philosophy into Christian thought.
Readers will find a detailed examination of Augustine’s life and ideas, highlighting how he utilized “pagan authors” to support Christianity. The book presents a nuanced portrayal that connects Augustine’s historical context to contemporary discussions in religion and philosophy. With its focus on biography and religious history, this work offers insights into the complexities of Augustine’s thought and his lasting impact on Christianity.
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Look out for a new book from Garry Wills, What The Qur’an Meant, coming fall 2017.
Pulitzer Prize winner Garry Wills brings the same fresh scholarship, lively prose, and critical appreciation that characterize his well-known books on religion and American history to this outstanding biography of one of the most influential Christian philosophers.
Saint Augustine follows its subject from his youth in fourth-century Africa to his conversion and subsequent development as a theologian. It challenges the widely held misconceptions about Augustine’s sexual excesses and shows how, in embracing classical philosophy, Augustine managed to enlist “pagan authors” in the defense of Christianity. The result is a biography that makes a spiritual ancestor feel like our contemporary.
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