Saint Augustine's "Confessions"
Saint Augustine's "Confessions"
An examination of St. Augustine's life and tribute to his mother St. Monica.
1,105 words (
approx. 4.4 pages) |
4 sources |
2001
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Paper Summary:
This is a paper that describes the influence of St. Monica on St. Augustine in the light of St. Augustine?s Confession. The author examines the virtuousness of St. Monica and the way that her strong will guided others including her son St Augustine, who came to influence Christians during times of unrest. It is MLA format.
From the Paper:
"Saint Augustine was proclaimed as the as the Bishop of Hippo in 395 A.D, when the Christian Roman Empire was endangered by the German invasions. The Church itself had been divided into various factions. Saint Augustine's Confessions helped influence the Christians in such times of unrest. They were more based on autobiographical accounts and presented an insight to the following of the religion."
Saint Augustine's "Confessions" (2012, February 10). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Saint-Augustine's-Confessions/3478
"Saint Augustine's "Confessions"" 10 February 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Saint-Augustine's-Confessions/3478>