Bruce Ashford (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) has a helpful series of posts on Augustine, The City of God, and their relevance for today:
- Why Should We Read Old Books?
- What is Augustine’s Argument in The City of God?
- What Can We Learn from Augustine’s Apologetic Strategy?
- What Were Augustine’s Starting Points and How Are They Relevant for Today?
- What Can We Learn from Augustine as a Pastor-Theologian?
- Selected Passages by Augustine, Reading Recommendations, and Concluding Thoughts