The City of God (Pocket Edition)

The City of God (Pocket Edition)

The long-awaited pocket edition of the acclaimed Babcock translation! Alongside the Confessions , The City of God stands as Saint Augustine’s most influential and enduring achievement. A towering masterpiece of Christian thought, it weaves together history, theology, and philosophy into a sweeping vision of humanity’s destiny. Written in the aftermath of the sack of Rome, Augustine contrasts the earthly city, shaped by self-love, with the heavenly city, founded on the love of God. A cornerstone of Christian reflection and a defining work of late antiquity, it remains essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper encounter with the great classics of the Christian tradition. “An impressive translation… making Augustine’s monumental work approachable.” — Internet Bookwatch “A clear and readable modern translation of Augustine’s monumental work, supported by a helpful introduction and notes.” — Joseph T. Kelley, Horizons “ This lucid translation of Augustine’s complicated Latin text … is a remarkable achievement indeed. ” — Johannes van Oort, editor of Vigiliae Christianae “ A magnificent new translation … eminently readable and accurate. ” — John Cavadini, University of Notre Dame “ Likely to become the new standard ... ” — Paul R. Kolbet, Yale University “ The most beautiful and up-to-date of the existing versions. ” — Arabella Milbank, review in Marginalia “ All will be grateful for Babcock’s new subheadings and summaries. ” — Gillian Clark, University of Bristol “ This affordable new translation … will make this masterpiece accessible to the twenty-first-century reader. ” — Karla Pollmann, University of St Andrews Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western world. After becoming a Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa, where he was influential in civil and church affairs. His more than 100 books, 200 letters, and 500 sermons have left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. His classic and best-selling works include The Confessions, The Trinity, The City of God, and Teaching Christianity.