The City of GodOne 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." This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition is a complete and unabridged version of the Marcus Dods translation. |
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Page 293
... blessed by attaining wisdom . But if this be the case , why are not these wise men constituted mediators between miserable mortals and the blessed immortals , since they have blessedness in common with the latter , and mortality in com ...
... blessed by attaining wisdom . But if this be the case , why are not these wise men constituted mediators between miserable mortals and the blessed immortals , since they have blessedness in common with the latter , and mortality in com ...
Page 294
... blessed immortality , because that which hinders such a passage , namely , misery , continues in him ; but the mortal and blessed Mediator interposed Himself , in order that , having passed through mortality , He might of mortals make ...
... blessed immortality , because that which hinders such a passage , namely , misery , continues in him ; but the mortal and blessed Mediator interposed Himself , in order that , having passed through mortality , He might of mortals make ...
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... blessed , and that no one is blessed but the righteous . But even the righteous himself does not live as he wishes , until he has arrived where he cannot die , be deceived , or injured , and until he is assured that this shall be his ...
... blessed , and that no one is blessed but the righteous . But even the righteous himself does not live as he wishes , until he has arrived where he cannot die , be deceived , or injured , and until he is assured that this shall be his ...
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