# Augustine's City of God (c. 413)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/413-augustine-s-city-of-god
Location: Hippo Regius, Africa
Themes: Theology

Augustine begins The City of God, contrasting the earthly and heavenly cities and shaping Western political thought. At this point in the timeline (c. 413), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Innocent I (21 December 401 – 12 March 417).

## Why it matters
Augustine's City of God mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope Innocent I](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-innocent-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — The City of God](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_City_of_God)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Augustine's City of God](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Augustine%27s+City+of+God)
- [Wikipedia — Age Of Councils (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_seven_ecumenical_councils)