The City of God is the most influential of Augustine's works which played a decisive role in the formation of the Christian West. It's scope embodies cosmology, psychology, political thought, anti-pagan polemic, Christian apologetic, theory of history, biblical interpretation and apocalyptic themes. This book is the first comprehensive modern guide to City of God in any language.

"O'Daly fills indeed a gap in scholarship that was long overdue, and he is a scholar most apt for this task....the book is well written and with its clear presentation of the outline of the City it helps the reader to get a good idea of its intention and direction....O'Daly manages to present a wealth of material in a well-structured way....this guide will be an indispensable tool for everybody interested in the City."

"O'Daly's splendid volume...fills a lacuna in Augustinian scholarship by providing a solid and detailed guide for a serious student of Augustine's most influential work."

Gerard O'Daly, Professor of Latin, University College, London