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Augustine's journey with language is central to his Confessions, highlighting his evolution from a gifted orator to a Christian thinker. Philip Burton delves into Augustine's childhood language acquisition, his rise as a prominent rhetoric professor, and his eventual disillusionment with the secular rhetoric of his career. Rediscovering his Christian faith, Augustine transforms into a commentator on Scripture and a preacher, reflecting a profound shift in his professional identity and intellectual pursuits. This exploration underscores the interplay between language, faith, and personal reinvention.
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Language in the Confessions of Augustine, Philip Burton
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- Title
- Language in the Confessions of Augustine
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Philip Burton
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 212
- ISBN13
- 9780199554454
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Augustine's journey with language is central to his Confessions, highlighting his evolution from a gifted orator to a Christian thinker. Philip Burton delves into Augustine's childhood language acquisition, his rise as a prominent rhetoric professor, and his eventual disillusionment with the secular rhetoric of his career. Rediscovering his Christian faith, Augustine transforms into a commentator on Scripture and a preacher, reflecting a profound shift in his professional identity and intellectual pursuits. This exploration underscores the interplay between language, faith, and personal reinvention.