The City of God
Recommended by: Hamza Yusuf
A great work that treated the fall of Rome and made an argument for Christianity being a providential molding influence on human history. At variance with the city impelled by self-love, the earthly city whose root is love of God's heavenly city, held by many as an attempt at a counter-position. In so doing, it examines the human condition, nature of God, and way to true peace; a paper giving depth reflection in faith, philosophy, and ultimate purpose of human society.