The Confessions

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkb:book
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Order_of_the_Renaissance
gptkb:Roberto_Andò
gptkb:Traditionalist_Christianity
gptkbp:adapted_into various media
gptkbp:addresses The nature of happiness
The problem of evil
The search for truth
the concept of sincerity
gptkbp:author gptkb:Saint_Augustine
gptkb:Jean-Jacques_Rousseau
gptkb:Augustine_of_Hippo
gptkbp:book_format Conversion to Christianity
Philosophical reflections
Adolescence and sin
gptkbp:contains Prayers
personal reflections
Philosophical discussions
Philosophical reflections
Personal anecdotes
Confession of sins
Reflections on scripture
Confessions of sin
Reflections on God
Narrative of Augustine's life
Reflections on time
gptkbp:discusses gptkb:Memory
social criticism
Human sinfulness
The nature of God
The nature of evil
childhood experiences
philosophical ideas
The nature of time
The role of community in faith
Human free will
The role of grace
The journey to faith
gptkbp:examines The nature of evil
The concept of sin
the role of nature
The importance of confession
The relationship between the self and God
gptkbp:explores The concept of grace
The relationship between faith and reason
the nature of identity
The role of free will
gptkbp:first_published Infancy and childhood
gptkbp:focuses_on self-exploration
gptkbp:genre gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkbp:has_influence_on modern autobiography
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Confessions
gptkbp:influence gptkb:philosopher
Western philosophy
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:award
gptkb:literary_work
Theological writings
Renaissance thought
Modern psychology
gptkbp:inspired future autobiographical works
Spiritual autobiographies
Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton
gptkbp:is_a Foundational text in Christianity
gptkbp:is_a_document_that has been the subject of numerous interpretations
addresses the theme of isolation
examines personal morality
explores the concept of authenticity
has sparked debates among scholars.
offers insights into Rousseau's thoughts
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for autobiographical theory
gptkbp:is_associated_with the concept of the noble savage
gptkbp:is_available_in gptkb:archive
gptkb:novel
gptkb:Libri_Vox
public domain
gptkbp:is_characterized_by introspection
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:literary_work
gptkbp:is_considered a landmark in autobiography
gptkbp:is_considered_as one of the first autobiographies
One of the first Western autobiographies
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:political_movement
modernity
its self-indulgence
gptkbp:is_divided_into twelve books
Thirteen books
gptkbp:is_known_for its candidness
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other autobiographies
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its emotional depth
gptkbp:is_referenced_in Literary criticism
Religious studies
philosophical discussions
Philosophical discussions
gptkbp:is_reflected_in personal freedom
Rousseau's philosophy
Rousseau's relationships
gptkbp:is_studied_in literary courses
Philosophy courses
Theology courses
gptkbp:language gptkb:French
gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:narrative_style self-discovery
examines the quest for meaning
examines the relationship with society
explores the complexities of human emotion
explores the tension between self and society
gptkbp:notable_performers human nature
gptkbp:notable_quote “ You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.”
gptkbp:notable_recipients gptkb:literary_work
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Saint_Augustine
gptkb:Jean-Jacques_Rousseau
gptkbp:number_of_books The nature of sin
The nature of time
The nature of faith
The nature of grace
The nature of love
The nature of hope
The nature of creation
The nature of memory
The nature of the Church
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:church
Rousseau's larger body of work
gptkbp:primary_source Rousseau's life
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Geneva
gptkb:The_City_of_God
1782
multiple editions
397 AD
gptkbp:significance its narrative style
gptkbp:subject gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:theme gptkb:philosopher
Spirituality
gptkbp:translated_into gptkb:French
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
English
multiple languages
gptkbp:was_a_response_to gptkb:the_Enlightenment
gptkbp:work challenges societal norms
highlights the importance of memory
challenges readers to reflect on their own lives
has been influential in psychology
questions the role of the individual
reflects on the impact of childhood
gptkbp:written_in first person