The City of God
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On the City of God Against the Pagans (Latin: De civitate Dei contra paganos), often called The City of God, is a book of Christian philosophy written in Latin by Augustine of Hippo in the early 5th century AD. The book was in response to allegations that Christianity brought about the decline of Rome and is considered one of Augustine's most important works, standing alongside The Confessions, The Enchiridion, On Christian Doctrine, and On the Trinity.[1] As a work of one of the most influential Church Fathers, The City of God is a cornerstone of Western thought, expounding on many questions of theology, such as the suffering of the righteous, the existence of evil, the conflict between free will and divine omniscience, and the doctrine of original sin.[2][3]
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Author | Augustine of Hippo |
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Original title | De civitate Dei contra paganos |
Language | Latin |
Subject | Christian philosophy, Christian theology, Neoplatonism |
Genre | theology |
Publication date | Completed work published AD 426 |
Publication place | Western Roman Empire |
Media type | Manuscript |
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LC Class | BR65 .A64 |
Original text | De civitate Dei contra paganos at Latin Wikisource |
Translation | The City of God at Wikisource |