Various Church Fathers
Of the creation of angels and men, and of the origin of evil.
City of God — translated by ANF/NPNF editors
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Book XII.
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Argument—Augustin first institutes two inquiries regarding the angels; namely, whence is there in some a good, and in others an evil will? and, what is the reason of the blessedness of the good, and the misery of the evil? Afterwards he treats of the creation of man, and teaches that he is not from eternity, but was created, and by none other than God.
Translated by ANF/NPNF editors. Edition ccel.npnf102.division.iv.en.