Access to God in Augustine's Confessions: Books X-XIII

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Focusing on the philosophical insights of Augustine's "Confessions," this final volume of Carl G. Vaught's trilogy presents a fresh interpretation, emphasizing Augustine's Christian distinctiveness over Neoplatonism. It examines the pivotal Books X-XIII, set after Augustine's rise to Bishop, exploring themes of memory, time, and creation in the spiritual journey toward God. Vaught addresses the connection between autobiographical and philosophical elements, revealing how Augustine reconciles experience with reflection to tackle enduring philosophical and theological dilemmas.