The City of God, Volume Two

The Origin, History, and Destiny of the Two Cities (Books 11–22)

De: Augustine

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Augustine’s Vision of History, Creation, and Eternal Destiny

In the second half of The City of God, Augustine moves beyond refutation to construct one of the most influential Christian interpretations of history ever written.

• Books 11–22 of Augustine’s monumental City of God

• A theological account of creation, history, and the two cities

• Covers angels, humanity, sin, redemption, resurrection, and final judgment

• Carefully revised from the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers for modern readers

Following his critique of pagan religion in the opening books, Augustine turns in Books 11–22 to a positive exposition of Christian doctrine. He traces the origin of the two cities—the City of God and the earthly city—to the beginning of creation, locating their division not in political structures but in the fundamental orientation of love toward God or toward self.

Augustine develops this vision across the sweep of history. He reflects on the fall of angels and humans, the nature of death and sin, and the role of Christ as the true mediator. Sacred history is set alongside secular history, as the people of God move through time within, not apart from, the rise and fall of earthly powers.

The final books bring Augustine’s argument to its eschatological conclusion. He examines the true nature of peace and happiness, the final judgment, the resurrection of the body, and the eternal destinies of the righteous and the wicked. The work culminates in a sustained meditation on the everlasting peace of the City of God, in contrast to the instability of all earthly cities.

This volume completes Augustine’s City of God and represents the constructive heart of the work. Together with Volume One, it presents a coherent theological vision that continues to shape Christian thought on society, politics, history, and ultimate hope.

The text of this edition is based on the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, Volume 2, and has been carefully revised to improve clarity and readability while preserving the argument and substance of the original translation. This modernized presentation is designed for sustained reading, study, and reference.

The City of God, Volume Two stands as a profound exploration of Christian theology and history, offering readers a comprehensive account of the origin, course, and final destiny of the two cities.

This revision was prepared through an AI-assisted process, combining digital tools with traditional editorial work.