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The Augustine Library

The Augustine Library

Di: Saint Augustine of Hippo
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Late have I loved the treasures of wisdom long set down in books, and here they are read again for all who seek. The Augustine Library is a place for the attentive soul: where words are not hurried, but heard; where truth is sought through confession, reflection, and the longing for God. Enter, then, and listen - not merely with the ear of the body, but with the ear of the heart.Public domain Catechesi ed evangelismo Cristianesimo Spiritualità
Episodi
  • On Christian Doctrine Book III Chapters 34 to 37

    On Christian Doctrine Book III Chapters 34 to 37
    Jun 29 2026
    In which the venerable Tichonius imparts his discerning rules for interpreting Scripture, guiding us through the subtleties of species and genus, the significance of numbers and times, the art of recapitulation in narrative, and the distinction between the head and body of evil. These teachings invite the diligent student to approach the sacred texts with humble prayer and careful study, that wisdom and understanding may be granted by the Lord to illuminate their veiled meanings.
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    25 min
  • On Christian Doctrine Book III Chapters 29 to 33

    On Christian Doctrine Book III Chapters 29 to 33
    Jun 28 2026
    In which the artful use of tropes, those figures of speech embedded richly in Scripture, is shown to be indispensable for unveiling its hidden meanings, even as their mastery often eludes the unlearned. And in like manner, the examination of Tichonius’s sevenfold rules reveals them to be helpful keys that unlock some, but not all, of the sacred text's secrets, especially concerning the nature of Christ’s body, the mixed state of the Church, and the interplay of law and grace.
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    15 min
  • On Christian Doctrine Book III Chapters 20 to 28

    On Christian Doctrine Book III Chapters 20 to 28
    Jun 27 2026
    In which it is shown how the steadfastness of the apostles and holy men amid praise and persecution serves as a model for temperate conduct, and how Scripture’s varied expressions and narratives must be interpreted with care, balancing literal and figurative meanings according to clearest teachings. We learn that diverse yet truthful interpretations of sacred texts are permitted by divine providence, yet reason must be cautiously employed only when Scripture’s own light fails to resolve obscurities.
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    15 min
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