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Augustine is one of the most prolific writers of early Christianity. He is considered one of the most non-canonical theologians in history. His writings and theology are still creating ripples today.
In this episode of Navigating the Classics, Dr. John Snyder and his son Andrew Snyder, walk through Augustine’s seminal work, Confessions. Andrew first read the book in high school, but he has recently read through it as part of his seminary coursework. John has read and been a fan of the book for years.
But for many Christians, Confessions is intimidating. It is long, sometimes dry, and can be easily confusing. Our aim in this prolonged discussion is to remove the mystique surrounding the book and make it as approachable as possible. Our prayer is that this episode will encourage you to check the book out for yourself for the first time or read it again with better preparation.
Our recommended translations:
Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Everymans-Library-St-Augustine/dp/0375411739/ref=asc_df_0375411739?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80333185695388&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932713748769&psc=1
Audio Book: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Confessions-of-St-Augustine-Audiobook/B002V5GQ64?qid=1686234245&sr=1-4&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_4&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=84XA7PM90DGSAA6M14JP&pageLoadId=levX5EDVrLFc5WoC&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c
Ebook (free): https://www.monergism.com/confessions-ebook

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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President Biden, Voting Rights, and the Filibuster: What’s Behind the Atlanta Speech?

NEW YORK TIMES (KATIE ROGERS)
‘We have no option’: Biden calls for changing Senate rules to pass voting rights laws.

PART 2
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Does Citizenship Mean Anything? New York City Gives 800,000 Noncitizens the Vote

USA TODAY (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Watershed Moment in NYC: New Law Allows Noncitizens to Vote

NEW YORK TIMES (GRACE ASHFORD)
Noncitizens’ Right to Vote Becomes Law in New York City

NEW YORK TIMES (JEFFERY C. MAYS AND ANNIE CORREAL)
New York City Gives 800,000 Noncitizens Right to Vote in Local Elections

PART 3
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Nothing Lasts Forever: What Blackberry, Apple, General Motors, and Toyota Tell Us about the Transience of Earthly Existence

WALL STREET JOURNAL (JOSEPH PISANI)
BlackBerry Die-Hards Struggle With Final Blow

NEW YORK TIMES (JACK NICAS)
Apple Becomes First Company to Hit $3 Trillion Market Value

NEW YORK TIMES (NEAL E. BOUDETTE)
Toyota Topped G.M. in U.S. Car Sales in 2021, a First for a Foreign Automaker

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