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Episode 102: An Old Man's Book (Augustine's City of God, Part 2 of 2)

Literature and History

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The City of God by Augustine

In the City of God, Augustine's style is discursive and oratorical, rather than bright and inquisitive. The Confessions shows Augustine more inquisitive, vulnerable, and mentally agile. I think many of us are religious because we don't need every nut and bolt of the universe accounted for.

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