Confessions of St. Augustine

Many years ago, I first read St. Augustine’s Confessions, and it had a profound impact on me (I’ll get to why in a moment).  I’ve since read it a few times, even listening to it in audiobook format.  For anyone interested in the Christian faith, I recommend reading it.  Before I get into why, let me first summarize St. Augustine’s life and this book.

St. Augustine lived in the late fourth century AD and into the early fifth century (November 12, 354 to August 28, 430).  He was born in Tagaste...