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O'Meara\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thoughtful and deeply researched exploration of the formative years of \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eSaint Augustine of Hippo\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy and Christian theology. Published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e1954 by Longmans\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e215-page hardcover first edition\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a focused study of Augustine’s early intellectual journey and the experiences that shaped his later thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eO'Meara, a respected scholar of classical and Christian studies, draws upon Augustine’s own writings—particularly the \u003cem data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eConfessions\u003c\/em\u003e—to reconstruct the philosopher’s youth, education, and early struggles. The book examines Augustine’s engagement with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eclassical rhetoric, philosophy, and competing religious traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Manichaeism, before his eventual conversion to Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eA central theme of the work is Augustine’s search for truth and meaning. O'Meara explores how his early life was marked by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003einner conflict, intellectual curiosity, and moral questioning\u003c\/strong\u003e, all of which contributed to the development of his later theological ideas. The study provides valuable insight into the cultural and intellectual environment of the late Roman Empire, highlighting the interaction between \u003cstrong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003epagan philosophy and emerging Christian thought\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eThe book is notable for its clarity and scholarly depth, making complex philosophical ideas accessible without sacrificing intellectual rigor. It serves as both an introduction to Augustine’s life and a deeper analysis for readers interested in the origins of his thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003ePresented in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e5.5 × 8 inch hardcover format\u003c\/strong\u003e, this edition is well-suited for academic use and long-term collection. 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O'Meara – scholar of classical and Christian philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iay1e5\" data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longmans, First Edition (1954)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"8kuujd\" data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3083\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover, 215 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"r833k4\" data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early life and intellectual development of Saint Augustine\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g673dn\" data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philosophy, religion, conversion, intellectual growth\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"x937ww\" data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3303\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Roman Empire and early Christian thought\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y0hehw\" data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003eAcademic Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Important work in theology and philosophical studies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"9vr3we\" data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 × 8 inches – compact academic format\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7zmhpj\" data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3519\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e First edition scholarly work on a major historical figure\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3524\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3549\"\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3549\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3882\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003e1954 first-edition hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003eThe Young Augustine\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable scholarly work that sheds light on the early life of one of the most influential thinkers in Western history. 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