The Cambridge Companion to Augustine's City of God

Fr. David Vincent Meconi, S.J. (Saint Louis University, Missouri)

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Cambridge University Press
26 August 2021

Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Philosophy of religion

Series: Cambridge Companions to Religion

Augustine of Hippo's The City of God is generally considered to be one of the key works of Late Antiquity. Written in response to allegations that Christianity had brought about the decline of Rome, Augustine here explores themes in history, political science, and Christian theology, and argues for the truth of Christianity over competing religions and philosophies. This Companion volume includes specially-commissioned essays by an international team of scholars that provide new insights into The City of God. Offering commentary on each of this massive work's 22 books chapters, they sequentially and systematically explore The City of God as a whole. Collectively, these essays demonstrate the development and coherence of Augustine's argument. The volume will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of ancient and contemporary theology, philosophy, cultural studies, and political theory.

Edited by: Fr. David Vincent Meconi S.J. (Saint Louis University Missouri)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9781108422512
ISBN 10: 1108422519
Series: Cambridge Companions to Religion
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 26 August 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fr. David Vincent Meconi, S.J., Liz. Theol., D.Phil. (Oxon.) is Professor of Theology and the Director of the Catholic Studies Centre at Saint Louis University. He has published widely on the early Church; his most recent works include Peter Chrysologus (2020), The Cambridge Companion to St Augustine (2014) and Augustine On Self-Harm, Narcissism, Atonement and the Vulnerable Christ (2019).

Reviews for The Cambridge Companion to Augustine's City of God

'While this guide will help readers get more out of Augustine, it cannot (and is not meant to) replace reading Augustine himself. Yet for those wanting to read Augustine, this companion volume will lead you to see many things you would otherwise miss. This book is a particularly delightful read for Augustine lovers …' Ryan M. McGraw, Puritan Reformed Journal 'This Companion should become the glossa ordinaria for all those seeking to understand the argument of the City.' Charles Mathewes, Speculum