Author: Saint Augustine (of Hippo)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
The Works of Aurelius Augustine, Bishop of Hippo: The city of God
Author: Saint Augustine (of Hippo)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
The City of God
Author: Saint Augustine (Bishop of Hippo.)Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 1598563378
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description
"The human mind can understand truth only by thinking, as is clear from Augustine." --Saint Thomas Aquinas Saint Augustine of Hippo is one of the central figures in the history of Christianity, and this book is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defense of the faith at a time when the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse, it examines the ancient pagan religions of Rome, the arguments of the Greek philosophers and the revelations of the Bible. Pointing the way forward to a citizenship that transcends worldly politics and will last for eternity, this book is one of the most influential documents in the development of Christianity. One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, "The City of God "is vital to an understanding of modern Western society and how it came into being. Begun in A.D. 413, the book's initial purpose was to refute the charge that Christianity was to blame for the fall of Rome (which had occurred just three years earlier). Indeed, Augustine produced a wealth of evidence to prove that paganism bore within itself the seeds of its own destruction. However, over the next thirteen years that it took to complete the work, the brilliant ecclesiastic proceeded to his larger theme: a cosmic interpretation of history in terms of the struggle between good and evil. By means of his contrast of the earthly and heavenly cities--the one pagan, self-centered, and contemptuous of God and the other devout, God-centered, and in search of grace--Augustine explored and interpreted human history in relation to eternity.
The City of God
Author: Augustine (Saint Bishop of Hippo.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Apologetics
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
The Works of Aurelius Augustine: The city of God
Author: Saint Augustine (of Hippo)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
The Works of Saint Augustine
Author: Saint Augustine (of Hippo)Publisher: New City Press
ISBN: 156548455X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
In the context of what begins as a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defense of Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous topics, including the role of grace, the original state of humanity, the possibility of waging a just war, the ideal form of government, and the nature of heaven and hell.
The City of God, Books VIII–XVI
Author: Saint AugustinePublisher: CUA Press
ISBN: 9780813215587
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
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The City of God
Author: Aurelius Augustinus (santo)Publisher: New City Press
ISBN: 1565484541
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Along with his Confessions, The City of God is undoubtedly St. Augustine's most influential work. In the context of what begins as a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defense of Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous topics, including the role of grace, the original state of humanity, the possibility of waging a just war, the ideal form of government, and the nature of heaven and hell. But his major concern is the difference between the City of God and the City of Man - one built on love of God, the other on love of self. One cannot but be moved and impressed by the author's breadth of interest and penetrating intelligence. For all those who are interested in the greatest classics of Christian antiquity, The City of God is indispensible. This long-awaited translation by William Babcock is published in two volumes, with an introduction and annotation that make Augustine's monumental work approachable. Books 11-22 offer Augustine's Christian view of history, including the Christian view of human destiny.
The Works of Aurelius Augustine: The city of God, translated by Marcus Dods. [1934
Author: Saint Augustine (of Hippo)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
The City of God, Volume I
Author: Bishop of Hippo Saint AugustinePublisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1114
Book Description
"The glorious city of God is my theme in this work, which you, my dearest son Marcellinus, suggested, and which is due to you by my promise. I have undertaken its defence against those who prefer their own gods to the Founder of this city,—a city surpassingly glorious, whether we view it as it still lives by faith in this fleeting course of time, and sojourns as a stranger in the midst of the ungodly, or as it shall dwell in the fixed stability of its eternal seat, which it now with patience waits for, expecting until "righteousness shall return unto judgment," and it obtain, by virtue of its excellence, final victory and perfect peace. A great work this, and an arduous; but God is my helper." -an excerpt
The Cambridge Companion to Augustine's City of God
Author: David Vincent MeconiPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108422519
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Masterfully explains Augustine's major work The City of God book by book through engagement with theology, history and political science.