Augustine’s Confessions. Ten studies. By Johannes Van Oort. (Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae , 182.) Pp. xviii + 249. Leiden–Boston: Brill, 2024. €121. 978 90 04 68588 8; 0920 623X

Key Points

• The central aim is to analyze Augustine’s Confessions through ten distinct studies, focusing on its theological and philosophical implications.
• Analysis of primary texts and their historical context
• Comparative discussions with contemporary theological literature
• Scholarly critique of various interpretations
• Reveals nuances in Augustine's thought process
• Suggests new interpretations of key passages
• Highlights the relevance of Augustine's ideas in contemporary theology

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