Books That Matter: The City of God Audiobook by The Great Courses

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your choice for free. Title: Books That Matter: The City of God
Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Charles Mathewes
Ph.D. University of Chicago Format: Original Recording Length: 12
hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-16 Publisher:
The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres:
Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought Publisher's Summary:
Augustine of Hippo's masterpiece The City of God is one of the
greatest books ever written, yet its size - nearly 1,000 pages -
too often intimidates even serious readers. Composed in the years
after the sack of Rome in the fifth century, it ushers you on an
astounding historical and theological journey through the final
years of the ancient world. What made this book so powerful? What
mysteries lie within it? What relevance does the 1,600-year-old
text have for our world today? And how should contemporary readers
approach this monumental text? Now is your chance to answer these
questions and more with this profound survey of one of the world's
truly great books. Over the course of 24 in-depth lectures,
Professor Mathewes guides you chapter by chapter through
Augustine's magnum opus, introducing you not only to the book's key
arguments but also to the historical context necessary to
comprehend The City of God's true power. Here, you'll discover that
Augustine was a surprisingly modern man with a clear-eyed outlook
on a world in transition - and whose ideas continue to influence us
today. Witness how he wrestled with some of the thorniest
philosophical challenges of any time, including the problem of
evil, faith versus reason, fate versus free will, and the very
nature of God. Although there are no easy answers, Augustine's
approach is ultimately therapeutic, helping readers live "happy in
hope", which, he argues, is the only true happiness in a fallen
world. Whether you come to this book as a Christian, a philosopher,
a historian, a literature lover, or simply someone who wants fresh
insight into our world today, Augustine will revolutionize the way
you think about politics, religion, history, and our relationship
to the divine. Professor Mathewes delivers a magnificent
introduction to one of the world's truly great books. PLEASE NOTE:
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