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Dec 17, 2020 · Download or stream the classic work of Christian theology and philosophy by St. Augustine, translated by Marcus Dods and introduced by Thomas Merton. The City of God explores the contrast between the earthly city and the heavenly city in the light of biblical revelation.
Apr 8, 2014 · A classic work of Christian theology and philosophy, defending the city of God against the pagan critics. Read the full text of the first ten books, translated by Marcus Dodds, in PDF format.
these two cities—the city of God, and the city of the world. The second four treat of their history or progress; the third and last four, of their deserved destinies. And so, though all these twenty-two books refer to both cities, yet I have named them after the better city, and called them The City of God.
5 But in the other city there is no human wisdom, but only godliness, which offers due worship to the true God, and looks for its reward in the society of the saints, of holy angels as well as holy men, "that God may be all in all."6 BOOK XXII 22. Of the Miseries and Ills to Which the Human Race is Justly Exposed
Apr 8, 2014 · You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: The City of God, Volume II Author: Aurelius Augustine Editor: Marcus Dodds Release Date: April 8, 2014 [EBook #45305] Language: English Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 *** START OF THIS ...
Feb 17, 2017 · Language. English. The City Of God, Volume 1 [you are here] The City Of God, Volume 2. CONTENTS. BOOK I. Augustine censures the pagans, who attributed the calamities of the world, and especially the sack of Rome by the Goths, to the Christian religion and its prohibition of the worship of the gods, 1. BOOK II.
Apr 8, 2014 · Download or read online the first volume of Augustine's classic work on the two cities of God and man. This eBook is in the public domain and available in various formats.
