What Augustine of Hippo thinks about government

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Christian philosopher and theologian (354 to 430), born in Thagaste in Roman Africa; bishop of Hippo Regius from about 396 to 430; author of the Confessions.

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2 dated positions, c. 413–426 CE, in their own words. Our reading of what Augustine of Hippo has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. c. 413–426 CE

   Our readingWithout justice, kingdoms are nothing but large-scale robberies

   Their wordsJustice being taken away, then, what are kingdoms but great robberies? For what are robberies themselves, but little kingdoms?

   ↗The City of God, Volume I (Books I-XIII; Marcus Dods translation, 1871)gutenberg.org All 20 from this book

3. c. 413–426 CE

   Our readingHuman kingdoms are established by divine providence, not chance or the stars

   Their wordsIn a word, human kingdoms are established by divine providence.

   ↗The City of God, Volume I (Books I-XIII; Marcus Dods translation, 1871)gutenberg.org All 20 from this book