Augustine for Armchair Theologians

By: Stephen A. Cooper

Narrated by: Simon Vance

In this book, Stephen Cooper provides an overview of the greatest theologian of the early church: Augustine of Hippo. Augustine has had a towering influence in the history of Christianity and his Confessions has long been regarded as one of Christianity's classic texts. Cooper introduces the life and thought of Augustine through discussing the Confessions and shows how many of Augustine's human struggles are still with us today. He also examines the theological views of Augustine that emerged through the important controversies of his times. By focusing on the Confessions, Cooper takes us through Augustine's journey as we see him losing his way and then finding it again by the grace of God. Augustine shows us what it means to be from God, to be oriented to God, and then brought to God by God. Stephen A. Cooper is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

©2002 Stephen A Cooper (P)2005 Christian Audio

Enthralled by learning from Augustine

What did you love best about Augustine for Armchair Theologians?

The voice of the reader and the story were entralling.

What did you like best about this story?

The way that his story touches, so close to mine in areas such as spiritual journey.

Have you listened to any of Simon Vance’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I haven't, so I don't know.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Great narration and well written

Simon Vance as always makes this a pleasure to listen to. The book itself is good too and gives a good introduction to St. Augustine to inspire the listener to explore further.

Narrator made the experience better

Another well-done narration by Simon Vance. What a life, to read aloud all kinds of interesting works and be paid for it.