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Podcast: The Commentaries
Episode: 2. The Confessions of St. Augustine: God and the Soul
Description: Dr. Paul Thigpen explores Saint Augustine's spiritual journey, discussing his initial questions about God and the soul. The Confessions is identified as the first spiritual autobiography in the Christian tradition, shedding light on Augustine's early years and providing detailed insights into his thoughts on theology, devotion, philosophy, and psychology. Thigpen emphasizes the devotional aspects of the work, highlighting Augustine's acknowledgment of God's attributes and the complexities of human existence as he traverses from death to life. Episode two covers an overview of the book and the first chapters of Book I.LEARN MORE - USE...