La Ciudad de Dio; Volume 118 [Spanish]

By Anonymous

La Ciudad de Dio (The City of God) is a foundational work of Christian philosophy written in Latin by Augustine of Hippo in the early 5th century AD. The book is a profound defense of Christianity against its pagan critics, written in the wake of the sack of Rome by the Visigoths in 410 AD. Augustine elaborates on themes of God's grace, salvation, and the ultimate destiny of humanity.

Divided into twenty-two books, La Ciudad de Dio contrasts the earthly city (the city of man) with the City of God, a spiritual realm governed by divine love and eternal principles. Augustine explores themes of history, politics, morality, and the nature of good and evil. His work offers a comprehensive vision of Christian life and thought and remains one of the most important and influential texts in Western civilization.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN: 1172036829
• ISBN13: 9781172036820
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 530 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"