< p> Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is one of the most influential figures in the history of the Church. A bishop, philosopher, and doctor of the Church whose thought has molded the Western tradition, Augustine was deeply spiritual, and his writings emphasize the soul's experience of God in its depths. This book features selections from his writings, including < i> Confessions< /i> and < i> The City of God< /i> , and is the perfect introduction to his influential spiritual life and teachings.< /p>
