Publisher's Synopsis
This is one of the most influential works in the Western tradition. Written by the Bishop of Hippo in the early fifth century, it is his masterpiece and a key work in the development of Christian thought. It is an exploration of the relationship between God and man, the nature of evil, and the role of the Church, and has had a profound impact on the history of Western philosophy and theology.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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