| The City of God Contributor(s): Augustine (Author), Dods, Marcus (Translator), Merton, Thomas (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0679783199 ISBN-13: 9780679783190 Publisher: Modern Library OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities--representing the omnipresent struggle between good and evil--Augustine explores human history in its relation to all eternity. In Thomas Merton's words, "The City of God is the autobiography of the Church written by the most Catholic of her great saints." This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition is a complete and unabridged version of the Marcus Dods translation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Apologetics - Philosophy | Religious - Religion | Christian Theology - History |
| Dewey: 239.3 |
| LCCN: 00033222 |
| Series: Modern Library Classics |
| Physical Information: 2.2" H x 5.2" W x 8" (1.45 lbs) 928 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Classic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - 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: One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities--representing the omnipresent struggle between good and evil--Augustine explores human history in its relation to all eternity. In Thomas Merton's words, "The City of God is the autobiography of the Church written by the most Catholic of her great saints." This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition is a complete and unabridged version of the Marcus Dods translation. |