St Augustine

A story of spiritual awakening, The Confessions of St. Augustine is a fascinating look at the life of an eminent Christian thinker. Widely seen as one of the first Western autobiographies ever written, it chronicles the life and religious struggles of Augustine of Hippo, from his days as a self-confessed sinner to his acceptance of Christianity as an older adult.

St. Augustine: Saint Augustine (Colonial Settlements in America)
Shane Mountjoy (Author), Tim McNeese (Editor)

Spend a month in the company of St Augustine, with sixty-two reflections to enrich your mornings and evenings.

When Florida seceded from the Union in 1861, St. Augustinefollowed much of the South and widely supported the Confederacy. Many residentsrushed to join the Confederate army. Union forces, however, quickly seized thelightly protected town and used it as a rest area for battle-weary troops.Seven Union regiments called the city home during the war. While no majorengagement took place in St. Augustine, the city is filled with Civil Warhistory, from supporting the Confederacy to accepting Union generals asrespected residents. Join author Robert Redd as he details St. Augustine’s richhistory during the Civil War and in the postwar years.