The 'Confessions of Saint Augustine' was written by Saint Augustine of Hippo, a Christian theologian and philosopher in the 4th century. It is considered one of the most important works in Western literature.

Gervase Corcoran has written:

'A guide to the Confessions of St. Augustine'

The philosopher and scholar who wrote "Confessions" and "The City of God" is St. Augustine of Hippo, a prominent figure in Christian philosophy and theology. "Confessions" is an autobiographical work that reflects Augustine's spiritual journey, while "The City of God" addresses issues related to political philosophy, theology, and the fall of Rome.

St. Augustine of Hippo is sometimes represented by any of the following:

•child

•dove

•eagle

•pen

•shell

•flaming heart, in allusion to a passage in his Confessions

"The Confessions of Saint Augustine" was written in Latin between 397 CE and 400 CE