
The City of God, Volume I
by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine
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"The City of God, Volume I" by Saint Augustine is a profound theological work that addresses the relationship between Christianity and the secular world. Written in response to the fall of Rome, Augustine defends the Christian faith against accusations that it led to the empire's decline. He explores the concept of two the City of God, representing divine order and eternal truth, and the earthly city, characterized by human sin and temporal power. This dichotomy serves as a foundation for understanding the moral and spiritual struggles of humanity.***In this volume, Augustine delves into philo...
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- THE WORKS
- AURELIUS AUGUSTINE,
- BISHOP OF HIPPO. A NEW TRANSLATION. Edited by the
- REV. MARCUS DODS, M.A.
- VOL. I. THE CITY OF GOD,
- EDINBURGH: T. & T. CLARK, 38, GEORGE STREET.
- THE
- CITY OF GOD.
- Translated by the REV. MARCUS DODS, M.A.
- VOLUME I. EDINBURGH: T. & T. CLARK, 38, GEORGE STREET.
- CONTENTS.
- EDITOR'S PREFACE.
- THE CITY OF GOD.
- BOOK FIRST.
- ARGUMENT.
- BOOK SECOND.
- ARGUMENT.
- BOOK THIRD.
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- BOOK FOURTH.[155]
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- BOOK ELEVENTH.
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- BOOK THIRTEENTH.
- ARGUMENT.
- LIST OF WORKS
- T. & T. CLARK, EDINBURGH.
- SUBSCRIPTION BOOKS. Foreign Theological Library.
- FOOTNOTES:
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