City of God

City of God is an enduringly significant work in the history of Christian thought, authored by one of its central figures.

Written as an eloquent defense of the faith during a time when the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse, this great theological and philosophical work by St Augustine, bishop of Hippo, explores:

• The ancient pagan religions of Rome
• The arguments of the Greek philosophers
• The revelations of the Bible

St Augustine points the way forward to a citizenship that transcends worldly politics and will last for eternity. City of God stands as one of the most influential documents in the development of Christianity.

Translated with Notes by Henry Bettenson
Introduction by G.R. Evans