The Confessions - Book 11 episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 22, 2024 · 8 MIN

The Confessions - Book 11

from Church Fathers and theologians - The theology of Creation

This excerpt from The Confessions by Saint Augustine explores Augustine’s struggle to comprehend the nature of time and its relation to God's eternal existence. Augustine seeks to understand how God, who is outside of time, could have created the world, questioning how God acted before the world's creation. He examines the concepts of past, present and future, arguing that these are simply different perceptions of time within the human mind. Through a series of reflections, Augustine grapples with the complexities of divine timelessness and the human experience of time, ultimately affirming that God is beyond human comprehension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This excerpt from The Confessions by Saint Augustine explores Augustine’s struggle to comprehend the nature of time and its relation to God's eternal existence. Augustine seeks to understand how God, who is outside of time, could have created the world, questioning how God acted before the world's creation. He examines the concepts of past, present and future, arguing that these are simply different perceptions of time within the human mind. Through a series of reflections, Augustine grapples with the complexities of divine timelessness and the human experience of time, ultimately affirming that God is beyond human comprehension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOW PLAYING

The Confessions - Book 11

0:00 8:09

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Church Fathers and theologians - The theology of Creation?

This episode is 8 minutes long.

When was this Church Fathers and theologians - The theology of Creation episode published?

This episode was published on September 22, 2024.

What is this episode about?

This excerpt from The Confessions by Saint Augustine explores Augustine’s struggle to comprehend the nature of time and its relation to God's eternal existence. Augustine seeks to understand how God, who is outside of time, could have created the...

Can I download this Church Fathers and theologians - The theology of Creation episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!