St. Augustine

2 books referenced

Books by St. Augustine

Confessions

Referenced in 2 episodes

369. The Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death

September 17, 2023

Context:

Referenced when discussing Augustine's account of his friend Alypius being drawn into the bloodlust of gladiatorial games - Tom notes Augustine was 'writing this in his confessions' and suggests Augustine was writing about himself

256. Germany: The White Rose

November 18, 2022

Context:

Hans and his friends at Munich University are described as reading Augustine's Confessions as part of their engagement with Christian ideas and philosophy.

Walter Sickert: A Life

Referenced in 1 episode

342: The Trials of Oscar Wilde: Downfall and Prison (Part 2)

June 19, 2023

Context:

Mentioned as one of the authors whose works were arranged for Wilde to receive in prison by Richard Haldane, as special treatment since other prisoners were not allowed books.