Saint Augustine: The City Of God (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Saint Augustine
Binding: Hardback
Published: Everyman's Library, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Saint Augustine's monumental work, The City of God, presents a profound theological and philosophical defense of Christianity, written in response to the sack of Rome by the Visigoths in 410 AD. This seminal text argues for the spiritual superiority of the City of God over the earthly City of Man, offering a comprehensive Christian worldview that shaped Western thought for centuries. It chronicles the history of humanity through a divine lens, illustrating the ultimate triumph of God's plan amidst worldly tribulations. The author meticulously details the distinctions between temporal and eternal realms, instructing readers on the nature of justice, sin, and salvation. This enduring classic remains a cornerstone of religious and political philosophy, offering timeless insights into faith, history, and the human condition.
Author: Saint Augustine
Binding: Hardback
Published: Everyman's Library, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Saint Augustine's monumental work, The City of God, presents a profound theological and philosophical defense of Christianity, written in response to the sack of Rome by the Visigoths in 410 AD. This seminal text argues for the spiritual superiority of the City of God over the earthly City of Man, offering a comprehensive Christian worldview that shaped Western thought for centuries. It chronicles the history of humanity through a divine lens, illustrating the ultimate triumph of God's plan amidst worldly tribulations. The author meticulously details the distinctions between temporal and eternal realms, instructing readers on the nature of justice, sin, and salvation. This enduring classic remains a cornerstone of religious and political philosophy, offering timeless insights into faith, history, and the human condition.