The City of God | St. Augustine of Hippo | The Ultimate Defense of Christianity (Full Audiobook)

"The City of God" (De Civitate Dei) is arguably one of the most influential works of Western thought. Written by St. Augustine of Hippo in the early 5th century, this treatise serves as a profound defense of Christianity against pagan claims that the fall of Rome was caused by the abandonment of ancient gods. Augustine masterfully contrasts the "Earthly City," driven by self-love and temporal glory, with the "City of God," built on the love of the Divine and eternal truth.

This specific translation by F. R. Montgomery Hitchcock offers a clear and scholarly entry into Augustine’s complex philosophy. As you listen, you will traverse through history, theology, and the eternal struggle of the human soul. Whether you are a student of theology or a seeker of spiritual wisdom, these words offer a timeless perspective on God's sovereignty over the rise and fall of empires.

🎧 Perfect for daily devotion, peaceful meditation, Bible study, or finding spiritual rest. This video features gentle ambient motion to create a sacred and calming atmosphere.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 01 The Church's Answer to Paganism
0:15:32 - 02 The Church's Indictment of Paganism
0:17:12 - 03 Exposure of the Pagan Deities
0:19:11 - 04 Traces of Spiritual Religion Among the Pagans
0:22:10 - 05 The Liberty of Christian and the Freedom of Pagan Rome — A Contrast
0:30:45 - 06 The Deities of Rome, Unable to Confer Eternal Life, Unworthy of Worship
0:40:00 - 07 Natural Theology Insufficient
0:41:49 - 08 Platonism, the Highest Philosophy of the Pagan World, Inferior to Christianity
0:54:32 - 09 The Demons of Paganism and the Angels of Christianity
0:56:55 - 10 The Worship of the Triune God, and the Doctrine of the Incarnation
1:22:36 - 11 The Creation of the World — Its Significance, Purpose and Goodness
1:39:11 - 12 The Creation of Man and the Origin of Evil
1:47:59 - 13 The Fall of Man and Its Consequences
1:54:07 - 14 The Two States
1:59:48 - 15 Biblical Account of the Course of the Two States
2:01:27 - 16 Same Subject Continued
2:02:07 - 17 Prophetical Reference to These States
2:02:57 - 18 Augury versus Prophecy
2:11:05 - 19 The Ideals of Life and the Objects of Existence
2:14:35 - 20 The Life to Come
2:16:04 - 21 Sin — Its Punishment and Forgiveness
2:25:03 - 22 Righteousness, Its Rest and Freedom

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