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Great Books Disc Group - "The City of God" by St. Augustine | |
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Event Type: Adults Age Group(s): Adults Date: 5/23/2017 Start Time: 7:00 PM End Time: 8:30 PM Description: One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, "The City of God "is vital to an understanding of modern Western society and how it came into being. Begun in A.D. 413, the book's initial purpose was to refute the charge that Christianity was to blame for the fall of Rome (which had occurred just three years earlier). Saint Augustine of Hippo is one of the central figures in the history of Christianity, and this book is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defense of the faith at a time when the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse, it examines the ancient pagan religions of Rome, the arguments of the Greek philosophers and the revelations of the Bible. Pointing the way forward to a citizenship that transcends worldly politics and will last for eternity, this book is one of the most influential documents in the development of Christianity. Location: Meeting Room Contact: Chris Smith Contact Number: 504-889-8143 Presenter: Jim Cagle |