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The City of God
Originally published 426
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A work of historical theology contrasting the earthly city with the City of God, written in response to the sack of Rome in 410 AD.
Augustine composed The City of God between 413 and 426 AD. The work arose in response to the claim that Rome's fall was caused by the abandonment of pagan gods. Augustine constructs a theology of history, distinguishing between the earthly city (motivated by self-love) and the City of God (motivated by love of God). The twenty-two books range over Roman history, pagan philosophy, and biblical interpretation. The work influenced medieval political thought and the theology of both Catholic and Protestant traditions.
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