{"product_id":"city-of-god-revised","title":"City of God by St. Augustine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe City of God\u003c\/em\u003e is Augustine’s massive response to the fall of Rome and the charge that Christianity was to blame. He contrasts the earthly city, built on self‑love and power, with the city of God, oriented toward love of God and neighbor, weaving together biblical commentary, philosophy, and history. This revised Penguin Classics edition offers a modern translation with introductions and notes that help readers navigate a long, dense work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eWHY WE PICKED IT\u003cbr\u003eBecause it is one of the foundational texts of Christian theology and Western political thought, and it still shapes arguments about history and hope. \u003cem\u003eThe City of God\u003c\/em\u003e is a strong pick for theology students, philosophy readers, and anyone willing to live with a big book for a while.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003e• Author: Augustine\u003cbr\u003e• Publisher: Penguin Classics\u003cbr\u003e• Publication Date: January 6, 2004\u003cbr\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e• ISBN: 9780140448948\u003cbr\u003e• Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cedar Leaf Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45022286413868,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2234\/1420\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-19at16.17.39.png?v=1763587064","url":"https:\/\/cedarleafbooks.com\/products\/city-of-god-revised","provider":"Cedar Leaf Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}