City of God (Books 11-22): De Civitate Dei

by Augustine of Hippo

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565484819
• ISBN13: 9781565484818
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: New City Press
• Length: 615 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"