{"product_id":"the-city-of-god-paperback-1","title":"The City of God - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAugustine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarcus Dods\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eThomas Merton\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis Modern Library Paperback Classics edition is a complete and unabridged version of the Marcus Dods translation.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\" \u003cbr\u003eThis Modern Library Paperback Classics edition is a complete and unabridged version of the Marcus Dods translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint Augustine\u003c\/b\u003e was one of those towering figures who so dominated his age that the age itself bears his name. The Age of Augustine was a time of transition, and Augustine was a genius of such stature that, according to Christopher Dawson, \"he was, to a far greater degree than any emperor or general or barbarian warlord, a maker of history and a builder of the bridge which was to lead him from the old world to the new.\" He was the ablest religious thinker and controversialist at a period when theological controversy reached a level of intellectual refinement never achieved before or since. He was a tireless preacher and he wrote 118 treatises, including the most famous spiritual autobiography of all time, \u003ci\u003eThe Confessions\u003c\/i\u003e. Of all these works, the one most prized by Augustine was his \u003ci\u003eCity of God\u003c\/i\u003e, a veritable encyclopedia of information on the lives, thoughts and aspirations of ancient and early Christian man. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcus Dods\u003c\/b\u003e (1834-1909) was the Principal of New College in Edinburgh University. He translated Augustine's writings between 1872 and 1876. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Trappist monk \u003cb\u003eThomas Merton\u003c\/b\u003e (1915-1968) remains one of the great spiritual figures of our time. He expressed his inner contemplations through his extensive written works, including poetry, letters and journals. His writings commonly deal with issues of social justice and spirituality.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 928\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 x 8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e City of God\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966843552045,"sku":"9780679783190","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/xa5mXN4xcb9780679783190.webp?v=1775539302","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-city-of-god-paperback-1","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}