Concerning the city of God against the pagans

About “Concerning the city of God against the pagans”

St. Augustine, bishop of Hippo, is a central figure in the history of Christianity, and City of God is one of his most significant theological works. Written during a time when the Roman Empire was declining, the book serves as a defense of the Christian faith. It explores ancient Roman pagan beliefs, Greek philosophical arguments, and biblical teachings. Augustine presents a vision of a spiritual citizenship that endures beyond earthly politics. This edition includes a new introduction that analyzes the text through the lens of contemporary Greek and Roman thought and political developments. It also highlights Augustine’s religious and literary influences and his role as a major Christian thinker. The book features a chronology and a bibliography.