It is one of the most influential books in the Christian community. This book was written around 397-400 AD. St. Augustine wrote this book as his spiritual autobiography as a prayer to God. In this book, St. Augustine reflects on his life before he became a born-again Christian. This book explores how God’s grace transformed his life. He mainly focuses on the power of grace, the journey from sin to salvation and seeking truth, love and meaning. The 5 key main areas covered in this book are, childhood and sin, youth and rebellion, searching for truth, conversion and reflection and praise.
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” – St. Augustine
This book is one of the first examples on how faith can transform an individual’s life. It speaks to anyone seeking purpose, and insight into spiritual growth
