Augustine's City of God

Augustine's City of God

By Gerard J. P. O'Daly

Book Description

Augustine's monumental work "The City of God" emerged from one of history's most pivotal moments, when Gothic forces conquered Rome in 410 A.D. This catastrophic event shook the foundations of the ancient world and demanded a profound theological response. Gerard J. P. O'Daly provides the first comprehensive modern examination of Augustine's masterpiece, offering readers an essential pathway into one of Christianity's most formative texts.

This scholarly guide illuminates how Augustine's vision fundamentally shaped Western Christian thought and culture for centuries to come. O'Daly navigates the complex theological and philosophical terrain of Augustine's apologetic masterwork, making its profound insights accessible to contemporary readers seeking to understand the intersection of faith, politics, and human destiny.

The book serves as an invaluable companion for anyone exploring the deeper questions of spiritual community and divine purpose that Augustine wrestled with in his original text. O'Daly's analysis reveals how these ancient reflections on the Kingdom of God continue to resonate with modern seekers examining the relationship between earthly and heavenly realms.

Whether you approach this work as a student of early Christianity, a philosopher exploring fundamental questions of existence, or a spiritual seeker interested in how faith communities understand their place in history, O'Daly's comprehensive guide opens doorways to Augustine's enduring wisdom about the ultimate destination of human souls and societies.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)

🕉️ Tradition: Christianity

📄 Length: 323 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Apologetics
  • ✓ Explore 11.51 early Christianity
  • ✓ Explore De civitate Dei (Augustine, of Hippo, Saint)
  • ✓ Explore Kingdom of God
  • ✓ Explore De civitate Dei (Augustinus)
  • ✓ Explore Apologétique
  • ✓ Explore Royaume de Dieu
  • ✓ Explore Augustine, saint, bishop of hippo, 354-430

Topics Covered

Apologetics 11.51 early Christianity De civitate Dei (Augustine, of Hippo, Saint) Kingdom of God De civitate Dei (Augustinus) Apologétique Royaume de Dieu Augustine, saint, bishop of hippo, 354-430

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