City of God (St. Augustine) - Paperback

St. Augustine, bishop of Hippo, is one of the central figures in the history of Christianity.  City of God is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defense 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, it represents a dramatic turning point in the unfolding of Christian doctrine.

The introduction by Gill Evans 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.

• Author:  Augustine of Hippo
• Translated by:  Henry Bettenson
• Format:  1184 pages, paperback, 5.07 x 7.79 inches
• Publisher:  Penguin Books
• ISBN:  9780140448948