City Of God (Noun)
Meaning
Phrases used to refer to Heaven; "the Celestial City was Christian's goal in Bunyan's `Pilgrim's Progress'".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- In the afterlife, many believe that the deceased enter a city_of_god, free from pain and suffering.
- According to ancient myths, the city_of_god was guarded by a series of gates, each one more magnificent than the last.
- In his dream, the prophet saw a shining city_of_god descending from the heavens to reunite with the people.
- For many Christians, the concept of the city_of_god is deeply connected to their idea of heaven as a place of eternal bliss.
- Throughout history, philosophers have referred to a utopian society as the city_of_god, a place of perfect justice and peace.