Augustine
Subtitle
A New Biography
Saint Augustine — the celebrated theologian who served as bishop of Hippo from 396 C.E. until his death in 430 C.E. — is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the Western world. His autobiography, "Confessions," remains among the most important religious writings in the Christian tradition. In this eye-opening and eminently readable biography, renowned historical scholar James J. O’Donnell picks up where Augustine himself left off to offer a fascinating, in-depth portrait of an unparalleled politician, writer and churchman in a time of uncertainty and religious turmoil.
Augustine is a triumphant chronicle of an extraordinary life that is certain to surprise and enlighten even those who believed they knew the complex and remarkable man of God.
Bio
Jim O'Donnell is the university librarian at Arizona State University. He is also a classics scholar and professor in ASU's School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. O'Donnell pioneered the scholarly study of late antiquity and is the author of several books, including "Pagans," "The Ruin of the Roman Empire" and "Augustine: A New Biography."