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Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430.

Concerning the city of God against the pagans / City of God St. Augustine ; translated by Henry Bettenson ; with a new introduction by G.R. Evans - lxxi, 1,097 pages ; 20 cm - Penguin classics . - Penguin classics. .

Originally published: 1972

Includes bibliographical references (p. [lviii]-lix) and index

"St. Augustine, bishop of Hippo, is one of the central figures in the history of Christianity, and City of God is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defence 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, City of God is one of the most influential documents in the development of Christianity." "This edition contains a new introduction that examines the text in the light of contemporary Greek and Roman thought and political change. It demonstrates the importance of religious and literary influences on St. Augustine and his significance as a Christian thinker. There is also a chronology and a bibliography."--BOOK JACKET


Translated from the Latin

ISBN: 0140448942 9780140448948

LCCN: 2004269353

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA3V0357 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 009054086 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Kingdom of God--Early works to 1800.
Apologetics--Early works to 1800.

LC Class. No.: AU923S / E5 2003 AU923S / E5 2003

Dewey Class. No.: AU923S