The Confessions of St. Augustine Audiobook By Saint Augustine cover art

The Confessions of St. Augustine

Preview

Try for $0.00
Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.
You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
Audible Plus auto-renews for $7.95/mo after 30 days. Upgrade or cancel anytime.

The Confessions of St. Augustine

By: Saint Augustine
Narrated by: Simon Vance
Try for $0.00

$7.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $25.00

Buy for $25.00

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

About this listen

Saint Augustine's contributions to Christian theology are second to no other post-apostolic author in the whole sweep of church history. Yet along side his doctrinal treatises, Augustine tells a story of his life devoted to Christ as his only satisfaction.

The Confessions is at once the autobiographical account of Augustine's life of Christian faith and at the same time a compelling theology of Christian spirituality for everyone. Among the most important classics in Western literature, it continues to engage modern readers through Augustine's timeless illustrations and beautiful prose.

Augustine's Confessions is a work to relish the first time through and then profoundly enjoy over a lifetime of revisiting.

©2008 christianaudio.com
Biographies Christian Literature & Art Historical History Ministry & Evangelism Saints & Sainthood Salvation Theory Spiritual Growth Inspiring
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What listeners say about The Confessions of St. Augustine

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    358
  • 4 Stars
    115
  • 3 Stars
    42
  • 2 Stars
    20
  • 1 Stars
    11
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    326
  • 4 Stars
    74
  • 3 Stars
    28
  • 2 Stars
    7
  • 1 Stars
    7
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    288
  • 4 Stars
    86
  • 3 Stars
    36
  • 2 Stars
    13
  • 1 Stars
    7

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Inspiring honest reflections and prayer

An intimate sharing of St Augustine’s thoughts and prayer to God of his life experiences - from rebellion to repentence and redemption of his gifts for God’s glory. I am moved by the posture of reverence and worship that he undertakes in his meditations - and also his vulnerability to plunge the depths of his depravity without God.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

The more you hear it the better gets

It's a good book it's what you would expect something interesting from st. Agustin very spiritual very meaningful a prospective GOD creation love

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

3 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

An educational and edifying book !!!

An Educational and edifying experience. this is not an easy book to read or listen to, but one that will enlarge our apprehension of historical Christianity and provide insight into the self analysis in the light of the revealed truth of the word of God. the insight and profundity of the author are stunning .

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars

Seminal<br /><br />

Well read and sympathetic with authoral intent. Augustine at his best. A great blessing. Lovely.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

The Confessions and Philosophy of St. Augustine

What did you love best about The Confessions of St. Augustine?

Augustine's personal accounts of his struggles with desire and his coming to the faith have wonderful lessons for any Christian protestant or catholic.

What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

To tell the truth I've attempted several times to sit down and read The Confessions, but always found myself unable to process the language. Mr Vance actually succeeds in making the language sound natural and easy to follow. I found myself easily comprehending and actually enjoying this archaic language. Fantastic performance!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Augustine isn't shy about sharing his heart with the reader, I found myself sympathizing with him, even crying sometimes as his accounts inspired remembrances of my own failures.

Any additional comments?

The Confessions, in addition to being an account of Augustine's life and conversion, is also at times a philosophical treatise. Because of this, some parts may be difficult to follow while driving.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

39 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

captivating

The confessions of Saint Augustine is very well written, relatable, and has rich biblical quotes.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Superb!

A classic work of theology, read by one of the finest narrators out there. There is nothing to not like here.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

7 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Better than I imagined!

I've been wanting to read this book for years and never considered listening to it in audiobook format. Really glad I did! It's narration really allows for deep contemplation of the ideas it presents. You can pause, give it some thought, jot down some notes and proceed.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

6 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Deepened my understanding of Christianity, history

I'll start by saying that I'm not Christian but am deeply interested in what has shaped the mindset of western society. as such this was a valuable read. Even if I don't land on the same conclusions as Augustine, find his thoughts on gender roles harmful and his self-negation painful and sorrowing to listen to, I also find his writing lucid, his personality engaging, his intelligence masterful and his vulnerability endearing. Had we lived at the same time and gone to the same university, I might have found him to be an enlivening friend and debate partner.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

a greater listen than read even.

revisiting this classic inaudible form opens it a new. and I also find it as one gets older one gets more out of it than the first couple of times at a younger age

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful