What Historical Event Prompted Augustine to Write the City of God

question 21

Multiple Choice

What historical event prompted Augustine to write The City of God?

• A) the Roman defeat at Adrianople
• B) the Battle of Milvian Bridge
• C) the sack of Rome by Alaric
• D) his installation as bishop of Hippo
• E) a visit to Alexandria where he saw a group of Christians riot

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