The City of God

A foundational work of Christian theology and political philosophy written in the early 5th century, Augustine's De Civitate Dei defends Christianity against pagan critics after the sack of Rome. Through a sweeping critique of Roman religion and an exploration of divine providence, history, and eschatology, Augustine contrasts the 'City of God' with the 'Earthly City' to explain human destiny and the role of the church in history.

776 pages 15h 4m reading time