The City of God, Volume IIBooks XIV–XXII, translated by Marcus Dods
The City of God, Volume II
Books XIV–XXII, translated by Marcus Dods
Augustine of Hippo · 426 · Religion & Faith
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What it's about
The second half of Augustine's masterpiece: the origin, course and ends of the two cities, from the fall of man through the history of Israel to the last judgment and the eternal rest of the city of God. Books XIV to XXII.
Reading plan
Pick a finish date and Genius lays out the days — the plan shows today's target and keeps you honest.
Read together
Start a circle and share the code — everyone sees everyone's honest place in the book. Accountability, not leaderboards.
Who it's for
- Readers who finished Volume I - Anyone studying the Christian view of history and the end of things - Students of the foundations of Western political thought
