The City of God

In The City of God, Augustine argues that Christians are not responsible for the fall of Rome to the Visigoths in 410. Rome fell due to the immorality of its citizens and not due to the failure to...

In The City of God, St. Augustine contrasts the "City of Man," representing earthly, selfish societies, with the "City of God," symbolizing heavenly, just societies. He argues that Rome's fall in 410...

Augustine, in The City of God, views law as a societal tool to promote virtue and order. He describes virtue as "the art of living," essential for choosing good over evil, and comprising prudence,...

Augustine responds to the charge that Rome's destruction during the barbarian invasions was caused by an abandonment of pagan “gods” by noting that, actually, the pagan “gods” never did and never...