Saint Augustine

City of God (eBook, ePUB)

Treatise on the State of God Against the Pagans
Übersetzer: Dods, Marcus

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Saint Augustine's "City of God" emerges as a monumental work in the realm of political philosophy and theology, written in the aftermath of Rome's fall in 410 A.D. This extensive treatise, spanning over twenty-two books, juxtaposes the earthly city, characterized by human ambition and moral decay, against the eternal city of God, which symbolizes divine grace and ultimate salvation. Augustine's prose is a blend of profound philosophical inquiry and impassioned rhetoric, reflecting a deep engagement with contemporary pagan and Christian thought, particularly in response to allegations that Christianity led to Rome's decline. The text makes a significant contribution to the discourse on the nature of human societies and the providential role of God in history. Saint Augustine, one of the most influential early Church Fathers, wrote "City of God" during a period of personal and societal upheaval, grappling with the implications of historical events that challenged the foundations of faith. His experiences as a philosopher, a bishop of Hippo, and a convert from Manichaeism informed his synthesis of classical philosophy and Christian doctrine, offering readers a uniquely rich perspective drawn from both his intellectual and spiritual journeys. "City of God" is essential for anyone seeking understanding of the Christian response to societal collapse and the intricate relationship between faith and politics. Its relevance extends to modern discussions on governance, morality, and the purpose of human society, making it a timeless read that invites reflection on the nature of civilization and spirituality.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1280
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547776970
• Artikelnr.: 69546639

Autorenporträt

Aurelius Augustinus (354-430) was born and raised in Roman North Africa. His mother Monica provided a Catholic upbringing in his modest home town of Thagaste. However, Augustine preferred the liberties available to young men of his time and place. He also excelled at school. As a student at Carthage he joined the Manichean religious sect. After teaching rhetoric at Carthage and then Rome, he rose to become the official spokesperson for the Roman Emperor in Milan. Amidst a crisis of faith and doubt, Augustine read the writings of Neo-Platonic philosophers and listened to the preaching of Bishop Ambrose of Milan. Resigning from imperial service, the 32 year old Augustine began an intensive study of scripture. He was baptized by Ambrose at the Easter Vigil in April of 387. A year later he returned to Africa and within several years was ordained to serve the diocese of Hippo (present day Annaba, Algeria), as priest and then bishop. Charged with the pastoral care of his people, and confronted by the major doctrinal controversies in the early Church, Augustine employed his significant rhetorical skills and his genius for writing to compose some of the foundational texts of Christian theology in the Latin West. These include his Confessions, Teaching Christianity, The City of God, The Trinity, Expositions of the Psalms-to name just a few of his many books. We also have almost 300 of his letters to a wide variety of correspondents, and 400 of his sermons. Augustine criticized the rejection of the Hebrew Scriptures by his former Manichean co-religionists; argued against the exclusionary ecclesiology of the Donatist Christians; confronted Arian Christianity with a deeply Catholic Christology; and, until the end of his life defended the supremacy of divine grace against what he understood to be the self-justification preached by the followers of the British monk Pelagius. His interpretation of original sin and its effects on humanity grew out of his personal and pastoral experience of the human pain and suffering wrought by ignorance and by disordered, destructive choices. Throughout the Middle Ages, Augustine's writings remained influential and extended the influence of Platonic philosophy in Western Christendom. Even after the 13th century rise of Aristotelian philosophy in the writing of Thomas Aquinas, Augustinian thought persisted in various Medieval schools, and in the writings of Martin Luther, who had been a member of the Order of Saint Augustine. Augustine's thought was influential at the Second Vatican Council. He remains a conversation partner for philosophers and religious thinkers of many persuasions. The latest, complete translations of his works in English are published by New City Press in partnership with The Augustinian Heritage Institute.

Inhaltsangabe

City of GodChronology
Introduction
Further Reading
Translator's Note
Arrangements and Contents of the City of God
Abbreviations Used in References
Concerning the City of God, Against the Pagans
Part I
Book I
Book II
Book III
Book IV
Book V
Book VI
Book VII
Book VIII
Book IX
Book X
Part II
Book XI
Book XII
Book XIII
Book XIV
Book XV
Book XVI
Book XVII
Book XVIII
Book XIX
Book XX
Book XXI
Book XXII
Index