Confessions: Comprehension

Question 1

At the very beginning of the book, what does Augustine say is the only way to find peace and contentment?

Answer 1

Through Jesus Christ alone.

Question 2

What was the first cause for prayer in Augustine’s life?

Answer 2

Augustine prayed that he would not be beaten by his teachers in school.

Question 3

How did Augustine sin with the pears? Why did he do it?

Answer 3

Augustine stole the pears just to steal the pears. He then fed them to the pigs afterwards. Augustine wrote, “I simply wanted to enjoy the theft for its own sake, and the sin.”