| City of God Revised Edition Contributor(s): Augustine (Author), Bettenson, Henry (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0140448942 ISBN-13: 9780140448948 Publisher: Penguin Group OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Apologetics - Philosophy | Religious - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 239.3 |
| Series: Penguin Classics |
| Physical Information: 2.02" H x 5.08" W x 7.82" (1.78 lbs) 1184 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 52120 Reading Level: 14.3 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 105.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: St Augustine, bishop of Hippo, was one of the central figures in the history of Christianity, and City of God is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defence 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 the best political experiences of the world and offers citizenship that will last for eternity, City of God is one of the most influential documents in the development of Christianity. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. |