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City of God: A Foundational Work of Christian Theology and Philosophy

City of God: A Foundational Work of Christian Theology and Philosophy

Augustine, Saint

Paperback

PhilosophyGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1617206032
ISBN13: 9781617206030
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Jan 24 2012
Pages: 964
Weight: 3.06
Height: 2.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

City of God is one of the foundational works of Western Christian thought and a cornerstone of philosophical theology. Written in the early fifth century in response to the sack of Rome, Augustine's monumental work confronts the crisis of faith and meaning that followed the apparent collapse of the ancient world. Across its twenty-two books, Augustine contrasts two symbolic communities: the Earthly City, founded on self-interest, power, and transience, and the City of God, grounded in divine order, humility, and eternal purpose. Drawing on scripture, classical philosophy, and history, he examines politics, morality, free will, justice, and the nature of human society, arguing that no earthly empire-however powerful-can fulfill humanity's deepest longings.

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