Book XIX.
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Argument—In this book the end of
the two cities, the earthly and the heavenly, is discussed.
Augustin reviews the opinions of the philosophers regarding the
supreme good, and their vain efforts to make for themselves a
happiness in this life; and, while he refutes these, he takes
occasion to show what the peace and happiness belonging to the
heavenly city, or the people of Christ, are both now and
hereafter.