~ 401 AD ~
Confessions is an autobiographical work written by Saint Augustine between AD 397 and 400. It outlines his sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity, making it one of Augustine's most important works. The book is divided into 13 books, with the first nine being autobiographical and the last four being philosophical and commentary. Augustine reflects on his personal life and his relationship with God, discussing his regrets for his past actions and his eventual conversion. Confessions is widely regarded as the first Western autobiography and has been an influential model for Christian writers throughout the Middle Ages. Augustine suggests guidelines for how to convert and suggests God’s help in his path to redemption.