The city of God
(Book)
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New York : Modern Library, [1950].
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Book
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Description
On the City of God by Augustine (354-430 CE) unfolds God's action in the progress of the world's history, and propounds the superiority of Christian beliefs over pagan in adversity.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
CMC Quigley Library
BR65.A64 E5 1950
On Shelf
May 12, 2020
Vail Public Library Non Fic & Classics
239.3 AUG
On Shelf
Jan 13, 2023
More Details
Physical Desc:
xv, 892 pages ; 21 cm.
Language:
English
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 14.3, 105 Points
Level 14.3, 105 Points
Notes
General Note
"Books IV, XVII, and XVIII translated by the Rev. George Wilson ... Books V, VI, VII, and VIII by the Rev. J. J. Smith."
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Augustine. (1950). The city of God. New York, Modern Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Augustine, 354-430. 1950. The City of God. New York, Modern Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Augustine, 354-430, The City of God. New York, Modern Library, 1950.
MLA Citation (style guide)Augustine. The City of God. New York, Modern Library, 1950.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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