Catholic Classics Bonus Episode: Introduction to Book 7 (The Confessions of St. Augustine)
Oct 24, 2023
Setting the scene for Book 7, St. Augustine explores neoplatonic philosophy, addressing questions about who God is and topics like creation, evil, and free will. The podcast also delves into St. Augustine's views on free will and grace, redemption and redemptive suffering, and the transformative process of conversion through conceptual therapy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Neoplatonic Philosophy
02:03 • 7min
Exploring the Theme of Free Will and Grace in St. Augustine's Work
09:10 • 3min
Exploring Redemption, Redemptive Suffering, and Conversion in Book Seven
12:20 • 2min
The Concept of Conceptual Therapy in Conversion
14:49 • 3min