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The City of God by Saint Augustine of Hippo

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The City Of God
Christianity
City Of God
Roman Empire
Paganism
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Saint Augustine Of Hippo
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Platonism
Theology
Punic Wars
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Christian Theology
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Rome having been stormed and sacked by the Goths under Alaric their king, the worshipers of false gods, or pagans, as we commonly call them, made an attempt to attribute this calamity to the Christian religion, and began to blaspheme the true God with even more than their wonted bitterness and acerbity. It was this which kindled my zeal for the house of God, and prompted me to undertake the defens... more

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Saint Augustine of Hippo
Author and theologian, widely known for his writings on Christian doctrine and philosophy, particularly for addressing the relationship between faith and reason.
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Recorder and narrator for the podcast, involved with bringing the works of Saint Augustine to audio format through LibriVox.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Best. Book. Ever.

    The guy who reads it is fantastic and it goes without saying that St Augustine is a straight up rock star. Take my advise and start at book 10 or 11.

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    5
    dingomeetsbaby
    United States4 years ago
  • Not bad but fast

    The book is great, and the man reading is clear and concise. The problem is that he reads so quickly you cannot really digest what he is saying.

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    4
    mannyjack
    United States4 years ago

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The content focuses on historical, philosophical, and theological explorations, primarily featuring Saint Augustine of Hippo's seminal work addressing the tumultuous aftermath of Rome's sacking by the Goths. The discussions often center around the clash between Christianity and pagan beliefs, examining the moral implications of worshiping false deities versus adhering to the Christian faith. Unique in its approach, the content incorporates detailed historical analyses, personal insights on virtue, moral integrity, and the nature of divine providence, making it a rich resource for listeners interested in theology, philosophy, and history.

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