City of God (Penguin Classics)

Name: City of God (Penguin Classics)
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Rating: 4.3 (50 reviews)
Author: Augustine

by Augustine

Religion Spirituality

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Perfect for you if...

You're interested in how Christianity became the dominant force shaping Western civilisation and want to read the foundational text itself.
You enjoy dense philosophical arguments that grapple with big questions about faith, power, and what a just society actually looks like.
You're studying theology, philosophy, or classical history and need to understand Augustine's influence on medieval and modern Christian thought.

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You want accessible contemporary philosophy or theology. Augustine assumes you know ancient Rome, Greek philosophy, and biblical theology.
You're looking for a quick read. This is demanding, lengthy, and requires concentration and patience with early 5th century prose.
You prefer books that stay neutral on religion. This is explicitly Christian apologetics written to defend the faith against pagan critics.

About this book

City of God is a significant theological and philosophical work in the history of Christian thought. Written by St Augustine, bishop of Hippo, it serves as a defence of Christian faith during a period when the Roman Empire faced collapse. The work examines ancient pagan religions of Rome, arguments from Greek philosophers, and biblical revelations. Augustine presents a vision of citizenship that transcends worldly politics and endures eternally. City of God is considered one of the most influential documents in the development of Christianity. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Henry Bettenson and includes an introduction by G. R. Evans.

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