Series: Augustine of Hippo
In these lectures, Dr. Malik explores the greatness, writings, and enduring influence of Augustine of Hippo, with particular focus on The City of God and Confessions. He presents The City of God not only as a response to the fall of the Roman Empire in 410 CE—when many Romans blamed Christianity for weakening traditional pagan society—but also as a work that offers reflections on human nature, society, and the modern world. Written over thirteen years during the decline of Rome, the book contrasts the temporary “city of man” with the eternal “city of God,” while developing the first Christian philosophy of history. Dr. Malik also highlights Augustine’s extraordinary literary legacy, including 232 additional books, more than 900 sermons, and extensive correspondence, emphasizing Augustine’s profound impact on Western civilization and Christian thought.
This series of three lectures on the greatness of St. Augustine was delivered by Ambassador Charles Malik at the CSLI Fellows of Washington DC in January 1981. Dr. Malik discusses in detail the greatness and relevance of Augustine’s Confessions, and The City of God, for Christian believers today.
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Augustine’s Greatness
The first of four lectures is entitled Augustine’s Greatness. In this lecture he entitled, “Augustine’s...Read More
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Augustine’s Works
In this lecture Dr. Malik provides a brief overview of the writings of St. Augustine....Read More
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Augustine’s Philosophy
The City of God it divided into two broad sections, the city of man, which...Read More
