``The Confessions`` is an all time number one Christian classic -- an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer written by St.
Augustine because he felt called by God to make this confession.
Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, calls Boulding's translation ``a different level of excellence from practically anything else on the market.
She has perfected an elegant and flowing style.
`` This 2nd edition includes a long-awaited annotated bibliography.
