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A Confession by Leo Tolstoy. Leo Tolstoy's "A Confession," written in 1882 shortly after a life-altering spiritual crisis, is a brutally sincere reflection on life, morality, and the nature of faith. Tolstoy describes in great detail the process by which he lost his faith in established Christian churches, the meaninglessness of wealth and fame, the agony of acute depression, and how he overcame misery and dread through personal study of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Along the way, he contrasts the artificial faith and arrogance of educated people with the genuine faith and humility of the ...

This long-awaited translation of Confessions, which Stephen Greenblatt describes as central to the legacy of Adam and Eve, enlivens the beguiling world of late antiquity. No modern, well-versed literature lover can call her education complete without having listened to Augustine’s Confessions. One of the most original works of world literature, it is the first autobiography ever written, influencing writers from Montaigne to Rousseau, Virginia Woolf to Gertrude Stein.

Experience the profound introspection and spiritual questioning suggested by the concept of confession. This podcast explores themes of self-examination, moral struggle, and the search for meaning, delving into ideas that challenge our understanding of faith and personal truth. Each week, listeners are treated to a new full-length audiobook, offering a diverse array of perspectives from different eras and literary styles. This rotating collection ensures a fresh journey through the depths of human experience, providing listeners with the opportunity to gain insight, foster curiosity, and seek ...

How should parents raise children, and how should schools educate children? Why are we attracted to things that are forbidden? What is time? How can we understand God, or the nature of evil? What is true friendship? To answer these questions, Professors Cook and Herzman look to the Confessions of St. Augustine of Hippo.

Brought to you by Penguin. What can I know? What must I do? What may I hope? Twenty-five years ago, celebrated author Christopher Beha gave up on God. After reading Bertrand Russell’s classic text Why I Am Not a Christian, he became a committed atheist, certain that his days of belief were...

Confessions (Latin: Confessiones) is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of 13 books, by St. Augustine of Hippo, written between AD 397 and AD 398. Modern English translations of it are sometimes published under the title The Confessions of St. Augustine in order to distinguish the book from other books with similar titles, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Confessions. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, born in 1058 AD in the city of Tus in present-day Iran, was a distinguished scholar, philosopher, and Shafii jurist who served as a professor of theology at the prestigious Nizamiyya College of Baghdad. At the height of his career, he found himself in a profound internal struggle, caught between his beliefs and his true self. Choosing a path of seclusion, he embarked on a journey of personal mystical transformation. During this period of reflection, he penned several groundbreaking works that harmonized the external practices of Islam with a rich inner spirituality. ...

Not the only thing under construction on I-70. 🚧Welcome to Carpool Confessions of the Chronically Aware with Kate Shaw & Kelley Bryson, where two working moms in tech talk faith, healing from trauma, anxiety, motherhood, emotional wellness, and the beautiful mess of becoming who God’s calling us to be.Because around here, the roads aren’t the only work in progress. 😉Love the show? You can help keep us on the road here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2617875/support 🤍🎙️ Real Talk. Unfiltered. Always Aware.

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An award-winning USA Today columnist makes the case for how a Jesus freed from religion and politics meets the need for meaning and purpose in secular America. Tom Krattenmaker is part of a growing conversation centered at Yale University that acknowledges—and seeks to address—the abiding...

In A Confession, Leo Tolstoy offers an unflinching look at his existential crises following a profound spiritual awakening in 1882. This deeply personal work delves into his disillusionment with organized religion, the futility of wealth and status, and the depths of despair he faced. Tolstoy recounts his transformative journey towards understanding faith through the teachings of Jesus Christ, contrasting the hollow beliefs of the educated elite with the authentic spirituality of the Russian peasant. His candid reflections not only led to his excommunication from the Russian Orthodox Church ...

The Confessions outlines Augustine's sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity. It is widely seen as the first Western autobiography ever written, and was an influential model for Christian writers throughout the following 1,000 years, through the Middle Ages. It is not a complete autobiography, as it was written in his early 40s, and he lived long afterwards, producing another important work (City of God). It does, nonetheless, provide an unbroken record of his development of thought and is the most complete record of any single person from the 4th and 5th centuries. It is a significant...

An early example of a psychological mystery and modern crime fiction, The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner details the experience of its criminal anti-hero. It is set in Scotland within a world where angels, devils, and demonic possession exist. The book was a response against the antinomian society, or a society that does not believe in laws or moral norms (in a Christian sense one believes that they do not have to follow the Ten Commandments because of the principle of salvation by divine forgiveness), that was growing on the borders of Scotland at the time. - Summary by...

Much of what passes as Reformed among our churches is not. As a class of churches that profess allegiance to Reformed theology, practice, and piety, we have drifted from our moorings. This book is written to facilitate change, specifically reformation according to God's Word as summarized in the Reformed confessions.

In My Confession, Leo Tolstoy shares a poignant autobiographical narrative that delves into his battle with a mid-life existential crisis. He grapples with profound questions about life’s purpose and meaning, which have left him feeling that existence itself has become impossible. Reflecting on his philosophical journey, Tolstoy recounts his abandonment of Russian Orthodox faith in childhood, his pursuit of strength and reason, and the emptiness he felt despite achieving great wealth and social standing. After exhausting avenues in science, philosophy, and literature for answers, he turns to...

The Augsburg Confession stands as the cornerstone of the Lutheran Church, crafted for a public reading at the Diet of Augsburg on June 25, 1530. Although penned by Melanchthon, it served as the official response of the German princes to Emperor Charles Vs summons. On that historic day, two copies were presented—one in German and the other in Latin. This work offers a thoughtful translation that merges both texts, prepared for the Concordia Triglotta of 1921. (Introduction by Jonathan Lange)

Confessions of a Virtuous Woman is a Christian podcast for women of faith who are ready to embrace their journey—messy moments, spiritual growth, and all. Each episode is a space for honest conversations about real life, womanhood, and walking with God through every season. Hosted by April E. Jackson, this is where raw honesty meets God’s grace. You’ll hear faith-filled stories, transparent reflections, and encouragement to grow spiritually, emotionally, and personally. Let’s dive into the stories that remind us why every woman’s voice matters—because your story is worth sharing.

Join me on my "zellenial mixed chick" hot mess journey of exploring all the areas of life I am learning, growing, and becoming the most authentic version of myself. This podcast is not about perfection…it’s about the real, raw, ins and outs of being a multi-ethnic, multi-passionate, slightly unhinged woman living in LA.Hear all my hot takes on:•Growing Up In A Multiracial Family•Finances/Hustle Culture of Living in LA•Therapy Revelations•Dating In Hollywood•Spiritual Discoveries as a Pastor's Kid and Way MORE…Start your engines babyyyyy!

Embark on the spiritual journey of Robert Hugh Benson, the youngest son of Edward White Benson, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his wife, Mary. Despite being a renowned writer of his time, Benson is most known for his dramatic shift from Anglicanism to the Roman Catholic Church in 1903, followed by his ordination as a Catholic priest in 1904. In this book, Benson candidly shares his personal journey to the Catholic faith, offering intriguing comparisons between Catholicism and Anglicanism. Join us as we delve into Bensons profound spiritual transformation.

Real Talk, Real Faith. Confessions of a Born Again Believer is a Christian podcast for anyone navigating real faith, real struggles, and real growth. Each episode dives into honest conversations about following Jesus, overcoming doubt, healing from the past, and living out your faith in everyday life. If you're looking for relatable Christian content, biblical encouragement, and authentic stories of transformation, this podcast creates a safe space to be vulnerable, ask hard questions, and grow closer to God—one episode at a time.