The Political Writings of St. AugustineThis collection, taken from the works of St. Augustine, has been arranged so as to give the reader an organized, comprehensive view of the great African saint's political ideas. These, no less than his ideas on sin, grace and predestination, have long been an object of study and controversy. |
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User Review - mattries37315 - LibraryThingThe most important voice in political thought throughout the Middle Ages, influencing even St. Aquinas, was that of St. Augustine. Through excerpts of sermons, letters, and selections from City of God ... Read full review
Contents
THE RISE AND FALL OF NATIONS | 44 |
Gods Governance and Roman | 88 |
SECURING THE PEACE OF BABYLON | 118 |
Copyright | |
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The Political Writings of St. Augustine Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine,Dino Bigongiari Limited preview - 1996 |
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