June 10, 2024
What Dreams May Come: Imagining Heaven with Augustine
Years ago, I was startled to realize that many of my students were afraid of heaven. At first I was shocked, but upon reflection the source of their fear became obvious. If they imagine heaven as an…
June 22, 2023
Spiritual Circles: Concentric Conversion Narratives (Conf. Book 8)
Book 8 unveils the dramatic spiritual climax of the Confessions: Augustine’s tearful conversion. For seven books his restless heart has wandered abroad in search of spiritual satiation, but now,…