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The City of God

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The City of God

By: Saint Augustine
Narrated by: Bernard Mayes
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Written between A.D. 413 and 426, The City of God is one of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, a book which is vital to the understanding of modern Western society. Augustine originally intended it to be an apology for Christianity against the accusation that the Church was responsible for the decline of the Roman Empire, which had occurred just three years earlier. Indeed, Augustine produced a great amount of evidence to prove that paganism was responsible for this event. However, by the time the work was finished, the book had taken on a larger theme: a cosmic interpretation of history in terms of the conflict between good (the City of God) and evil (the Earthly City). Augustine foresees that through the will of God, the people of the City of God will eventually win immortality, and those in the Earthly City, destruction.Public Domain (P)1995 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ancient Apologetics Christian Literature & Art Christianity Essays & Commentary Greek & Roman Historical History Ministry & Evangelism Philosophy Religious Studies Rome Spirituality Theology Nonfiction
Theological Depth • Historical Context • Excellent Narration • Christian Apologetics • Philosophical Insights

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that was tremendous - that guy ought to be a saint! and so he is. outstanding narration.

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Most memorable moments: treatise on happiness, mention of miracles during St. Augustine's time, how he used history and the writings of his opponents while appealing little to the Scriptures in order to refute their charges.

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I am in awe of the knowledge and understanding illustrated by Saint Augustine and his ability to present information in vivid detail to the common man in a manner in which most can comprehend.
The narrator was perfect and, I could easily imagine that I was listening to St Augustine himself.

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The narrator did a fine job, I thought.

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This would take a couple of decades to properly digest. One could literally listen for just a few moments at any particular section and spend a day or two pondering the implications.

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City Of God is just as if not more relevant today than when written. St. Augustine speak to today. The reading is excellent.

Well read great timeless classic

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