Written in the early 5th century, Saint Augustine's 'The City of God' is a seminal work in the Western Christian tradition. In response to the sack of Rome in 410 CE, Augustine explores the juxtaposition and relationship between the earthly city and the City of God, arguing that despite the inevitable collapse of human institutions and societies, the Kingdom of God will continue to flourish.

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