"The first complete English translation of this seminal work by J. G. Hamann, the recently rediscovered 18th century German philosopher hailed for his critique of the Enlightenment, his anticipation of postmodernism, and his relevance to contemporary theology. In this journal, Hamann recounts his early life, his conversion to Christianity, his thoughts upon reading the Bible, and reflections on other topics that he would develop throughout his life"--