The Doctrine of Church and State in St. Augustine

This work explores the political and theological thought of Saint Augustine of Hippo, examining the profound influence of his writings on Christian political theory and their lasting impact on medieval and modern political thought. Central to Augustine's thought is his conception of the relationship between the earthly city and the heavenly city, a framework that provides a theological perspective on the role of the state, authority, and justice in a fallen world. Through his seminal work T...