City of God is a book written by St. Augustine of Hippo in the early 5th century AD. The book is a philosophical and theological treatise that explores the nature of God, the relationship between God and humanity, and the concept of the ""city of God"" as opposed to the ""city of man."" The book is divided into 22 books, each of which explores a different aspect of Augustine's philosophy. The first ten books are devoted to a critique of pagan religion and philosophy, while the remaining twelve books focus on the Christian understanding of God and the role of the church in society. Throughout the book, Augustine argues that the city of God is a spiritual community that transcends earthly boundaries and is united by a common love of God. He contrasts this with the city of man, which is characterized by greed, ambition, and conflict. Augustine also explores the concept of original sin, arguing that all humans are born with a natural inclination towards sin and that salvation can only be achieved through faith in Christ. City of God is considered one of the most important works of Christian theology and philosophy. It has had a profound influence on Western thought and has been widely read and studied for centuries. The book is a complex and challenging work, but it offers a powerful vision of the Christian faith and its place in the world.THIS 526 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: St. Augustin's City of God and Christian Doctrine: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V2, by St. Augustin . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183920.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
