"…And soon from his inmost heart he relinquished all earthly desires, no longer seeking wife, children of the flesh, riches or worldly honors."
The Life of Augustine is the classic biography written by Augustine's well-known confidant, Possidius of Calama. This biography is unique to others, in that Augustine is the direct subject of a eyewitness account; something that is not found any other extant work. Possidius covers the major contours of Augustines life including his birth, conversion, ministry, current day heresies, and interestingly a number of glances into his personal life.
This electronic edition is based on Weiskotten's translation and features an active table of contents.
The Life of Augustine is part of The Fig Classic Series on Early Church Theology. To view more books in our catalog, visit us at fig-books.com.
The Life of Augustine is the classic biography written by Augustine's well-known confidant, Possidius of Calama. This biography is unique to others, in that Augustine is the direct subject of a eyewitness account; something that is not found any other extant work. Possidius covers the major contours of Augustines life including his birth, conversion, ministry, current day heresies, and interestingly a number of glances into his personal life.
This electronic edition is based on Weiskotten's translation and features an active table of contents.
The Life of Augustine is part of The Fig Classic Series on Early Church Theology. To view more books in our catalog, visit us at fig-books.com.
