Patristic Theology, Religion, Philosophy of, Spirituality - Roman Catholic
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Overview
Soon after his conversion Augustine prayed "O God, let me know myself; let me know you." He was convinced that the eventual discovery of God began with a discovery of one's self. Commenting on some of Augustine's writings, here Father Burt reflects on what Augustine said about the nature of the "self," obstacles standing in the way of discovery, and some of the facts one can learn from experience and faith about oneself.Synopsis
Soon after his conversion Augustine prayed "O God, let me know myself; let me know you." He was convinced that the eventual discovery of God began with a discovery of one's self. In Let Me Know Myself , Donald Burt, O.S.A., offers reflections on what Augustine said about the nature of the "self," obstacles standing in the way of discovery, and some of what one can learn about oneself from experience and faith.
Book Details
Published
January 1, 2002
Publisher
Liturgical Press, The
Pages
128
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780814628003