The Restless Flame A Novel about St. Augustine
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This is a stirring novel which deals reverently but realistically with the fascinating life and era of St. Augustine, one of the most remarkable men of all time.
In his vigorous and inimitable style, Louis de Wohl tells the story of St. Augustine’s transformation from a vain, sensual youth to the brilliant, devout writer and theologian – the man who conquered himself as completely as he did the adversaries of the Church – whose literary and philosophical masterpieces were to dominate Western thought for a thousand years. He has carefully re-created the exciting historical background of the time – the turbulent atmosphere of the Roman Empire in the last days of decadence – skillfully weaving together the personalities whose lives closely affected Augustine: Monica, his saintly and heroic mother; majestic Ambrose, Bishop of Milan; and many others whom lend richness and depth to the life story of this great Doctor of the Church.
Here is a novel that glistens with the imaginative and vivid drama that epitomized St. Augustine’s tumultuous life, presented with a master story-teller’s characteristic flair for graphic description, sensitive portraiture and fascinating historical lore.
In his vigorous and inimitable style, Louis de Wohl tells the story of St. Augustine’s transformation from a vain, sensual youth to the brilliant, devout writer and theologian – the man who conquered himself as completely as he did the adversaries of the Church – whose literary and philosophical masterpieces were to dominate Western thought for a thousand years. He has carefully re-created the exciting historical background of the time – the turbulent atmosphere of the Roman Empire in the last days of decadence – skillfully weaving together the personalities whose lives closely affected Augustine: Monica, his saintly and heroic mother; majestic Ambrose, Bishop of Milan; and many others whom lend richness and depth to the life story of this great Doctor of the Church.
Here is a novel that glistens with the imaginative and vivid drama that epitomized St. Augustine’s tumultuous life, presented with a master story-teller’s characteristic flair for graphic description, sensitive portraiture and fascinating historical lore.
- Author Louis de Wohl
- SKU BD813
- ISBN / Barcode 9780898706031
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