“And I entered and beheld with the eye of my soul... the Light Unchangeable... He that knows the Truth, knows what that Light is; and he that knows It, knows Eternity.”
Quote by Saint Augustine
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The Confessions of St. Augustine
The Confessions is an introspective narrative by St. Augustine, detailing his early life, conversion to Christianity, and reflections on the nature of sin, grace, and the divine. It is considered a foundational text in Western religious and philosophical thought. more
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Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine, born on November 13, 354 in Tagaste, North Africa, and died on August 28, 430, was an influential Christian theologian, philosopher, and writer. He is considered one of the 'Fathers of the Church' and had a profound impact on Christian theology, philosophy, and Latin literature. His work 'Confessions' is a classic of Western literature, and his thoughts have had a lasting influence on Christian doctrine and Western culture. more
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