What Is The Measure Of One s Faith, Or Their Non Faith

Tristiana Johnson Augustine Essay What is the measure of one’s faith, or their non-faith. What must one do to repent for sins, and can those sins ever be forgiven if they repent? These are all questions that are explored and , sometimes left unanswered in Confessions , a book by St. Augustine of Hippo. Standing at the forefront as one of the most important figures in the Ancient Western Church, Augustine was a man of impeccable religious stature, in his later years. In his youth, however, he was a vivacious sinner, a slave to the sin of lust and adultery. He stole pears, and he slept around, quite a lot. Transgression, did not stop him from become an admirable man of faith. They did not impede of his ability to lead others in the†¦show more content†¦Finally it can be seen as a story of conversion, a transition from a life of sinful lust, to one of devout piteous. It is often best to take the word confession with a grain of salt due to these many meaning. However from Augustine numerous proclamation of regret of his sin and his sometime overzealous praise of God, it is best to see it as a conversion story. Augustine transition numerous time fin the story, from sin to Manichaeism to Christianity. He While it take aspect from the previous story archetypes, it is essential Augustine struggle with others and himself as he desperate tries to achieve holiness . Augustine Confession can be broken into three sections. Section One, Book 1-9 is a chronicle of Augustine life, from infancy to boyhood to adulthood, and from someone who knew of God but still strayed, to someone who both feared and revered him. Books 1-9 act as the central section of Augustine’s life, with these books we see not only the growth of Augustine but his struggles as well. They are the best source of material for learning of who Agustine is and what struggles he faced. Books one and two follows Augustine’s youth , in these books you see the numerous sins of lust Augustine partakes , keeping bad company, stealing, and being sexually promiscuous. Book 10 in the grand since , is not an important book, as it is merely a recount of events and memories. Books 11 – 13, are