Book detail: The City of God, Books I–VII (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 8) is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
The City of God, Books I–VII is a seminal text by Augustine of Hippo, a prominent figure in the development of Western thought. This work is a comprehensive treatise on the nature of the city of God and the city of man, examining the contrast between the eternal and the temporal. Augustine explores the origins of evil, the nature of the soul, and the purpose of human history. The text is considered a cornerstone of Christian philosophy and has had a profound influence on subsequent theological and philosophical discourse.
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