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Saint Augustin -Confessions-
-Confessions- Born in African land, still predominantly pagan in the 4th century, Augustine led a youth of pleasures until the age of 32. His story, which marked the history of Christianity as much as that of philosophy, retraces his own quest: the one that led him from wandering and the contradictory impulses of desires, to God. He observes the world, stubbornly seeking in the reading of philosophers how to understand it. Everything changes when he turns his gaze towards himself: it is here, in his innermost being, that he meets the Christian God. This results in a new understanding of evil, of time, of the world. And a magnificent and universal story in that it is that of man in his relationship with God.Saint Augustine (354-430) Philosopher who assiduously practiced loving wisdom and seeking happiness, tireless preacher in a Roman city in Africa that was still strongly pagan, renowned theologian, he left texts whose repercussions were immense in the Christian West. His late conversion to the God of Jesus Christ, at the age of 32, marked a decisive turning point in his inner search.36.50 DT -
Meek and Humble of Heart: The Love of Christ for Sinners and the Afflicted (French Edition)
Christians can easily feel as though Jesus is continually disappointed and frustrated with their Christian walk, or even as though He is about to abandon them. They know what Jesus has done for them, but they often have a superficial understanding of Him. What feelings come to Him when He considers the sins and failures of His people?
In Matthew 11, Jesus describes Himself as “meek and lowly in heart,” longing for His people to find rest in Him. This book draws on His words, delving into Bible passages that speak of Christ’s affection for sinners to encourage weary and faltering believers on their journey toward heaven.
Author
Dane C. Ortlund (Ph.D., Wheaton College) is senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. Dane and his wife, Stacey, have five children
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. His Heart
2. His Heart in Action
3. The Happiness of Christ
4. Capable of Compassion
5. The Forgiveness of Christ
6. I Will Not Cast Out
7. What Our Sins Speak
8. He Saves Perfectly
9. An Advocate
10. The Beauty of Christ’s Heart
11. The Emotional Life of Christ
12. A Tender Friend
13. Why the Spirit?
14. The Father of Mercies
15. His “Distinctive” and “Strange” Work
16. The Lord, the Lord
17. His Ways Are Not Our Ways
18. A Stirring Heart
19. Rich in Mercy
20. Our Legalistic Heart, His Generous Heart
21. He Loved Us Once; he will love us now
22. He has filled his love
23. Buried in his heart forever
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
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