This document comprises excerpts from Henry Chadwick's translation of Augustine's Confessions, a work featured in the Oxford World's Classics series. The text provides a detailed introduction to Augustine's life, philosophical journey, and the theological underpinnings of his seminal work, alongside portions of the Confessions itself. Key themes explored include Augustine's struggle with sin and temptation (such as the famous pear theft and his early sexual adventures), his intellectual progression from Manichaeism and Neoplatonism to Christianity, and his profound reflections on God's nature, the concept of time, and the human condition. The excerpts also highlight the influential figures in Augustine's conversion, like his mother Monica and Bishop Ambrose, and discuss the Confessions's reception and enduring significance.

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