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The City of God

By St. Augustine
Introduction by Thomas Merton
Translated by Marcus Dods

By St. Augustine
Introduction by Thomas Merton
Translated by Marcus Dods

By St. Augustine
Introduction by Thomas Merton
Translated by Marcus Dods

By St. Augustine
Introduction by Thomas Merton
Translated by Marcus Dods

By St. Augustine
Introduction by Thomas Merton
Translated by Marcus Dods

By St. Augustine
Introduction by Thomas Merton
Translated by Marcus Dods

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Sep 12, 2000 | ISBN 9780679783190

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Feb 01, 1994 | ISBN 9780679600879

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Dec 15, 2010 | ISBN 9780307764768

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    About The City of God

    One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities–representing the omnipresent struggle between good and evil–Augustine explores human history in its relation to all eternity. In Thomas Merton’s words, "The City of God is the autobiography of the Church written by the most Catholic of her great saints."

    This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition is a complete and unabridged version of the Marcus Dods translation.

    About The City of God

    One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities–representing the omnipresent struggle between good and evil–Augustine explores human history in its relation to all eternity. In Thomas Merton’s words, "The City of God is the autobiography of the Church written by the most Catholic of her great saints."

    This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition is a complete and unabridged version of the Marcus Dods translation.

    About The City of God

    One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities–representing the omnipresent struggle between good and evil–Augustine explores human history in its relation to all eternity. In Thomas Merton’s words, "The City of God is the autobiography of the Church written by the most Catholic of her great saints."

    This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition is a complete and unabridged version of the Marcus Dods translation.

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    Product Details

    Category: Religion | Nonfiction Classics

    Paperback | $18.00
    Published by Modern Library
    Sep 12, 2000 | 928 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780679783190

    Category: Religion | Nonfiction Classics

    Hardcover | $26.00
    Published by Modern Library
    Feb 01, 1994 | 912 Pages | 5-3/8 x 8 | ISBN 9780679600879

    Category: Religion | Nonfiction Classics

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Modern Library
    Dec 15, 2010 | 928 Pages | ISBN 9780307764768
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    –Saint Thomas Aquinas

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