Mind-Benders of Christian History
The book often called the West's first autobiography
Around 397–400 CE, Augustine of Hippo wrote the Confessions, an intimate first-person account of his own life, doubts, and change of heart. It is frequently described as the first autobiography in the Western literary tradition, and has been read continuously for over 1,600 years.
How we know
Augustine's Confessions composed c. 397–400 CE — more than 1,600 years ago.
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