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The City of God (Books 11-22) (Works Of Saint Augustine Series)

William Babcock (Trans), Saint Augustine, Boniface Ramsey (Ed)

Hardback 2013-08-01

Books 11-22 offer Augustine's Christian view of history, including the Christian view of human destiny. The Index
for Books 1-22 is included.

Publisher 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 defence 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 indispensable. 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 INDEX for Books 1-22 (both volumes of The City of God) is contained in this edition.

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Books 11-22 offer Augustine's Christian view of history, including the Christian view of human destiny. The Index
for Books 1-22 is included.

Publisher 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 defence 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 indispensable. 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 INDEX for Books 1-22 (both volumes of The City of God) is contained in this edition.

Koorong Code562393
ISBN1565484797
EAN9781565484795
Pages615
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryClassic Authors
Sub-CategorySt Augustine
PublisherNew City Press Pny
Publication DateAug 2013
Dimensions38 x 157 x 234mm
Weight0.957kg