City of God A Foundational Work of Christian Theology and Philosophy
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
24.01.2012
Verlag
Smk BooksSeitenzahl
964
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/5.7 cm
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1533 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-61720-603-0
City of God is one of the foundational works of Western Christian thought and a cornerstone of philosophical theology. Written in the early fifth century in response to the sack of Rome, Augustine's monumental work confronts the crisis of faith and meaning that followed the apparent collapse of the ancient world. Across its twenty-two books, Augustine contrasts two symbolic communities: the Earthly City, founded on self-interest, power, and transience, and the City of God, grounded in divine order, humility, and eternal purpose. Drawing on scripture, classical philosophy, and history, he examines politics, morality, free will, justice, and the nature of human society, arguing that no earthly empire-however powerful-can fulfill humanity's deepest longings. More than an apologetic, City of God is a sustained meditation on history itself, proposing that human events are intelligible only when viewed within a spiritual and moral framework. Its influence extends far beyond theology, shaping medieval political theory, philosophy of history, and Christian ethics for centuries. This SMK Books edition presents Augustine's enduring work for readers seeking a serious engagement with classical Christian thought, offering a text that remains intellectually demanding, historically significant, and philosophically relevant.
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