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The Augustine Library

The Augustine Library

By: 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 Christianity Spirituality
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  • On Christian Doctrine Book III Chapters 1 to 5

    On Christian Doctrine Book III Chapters 1 to 5
    Jun 24 2026
    In which the diligent seeker of God’s truth is guided through the careful examination of scriptural ambiguities, whether arising from punctuation, pronunciation, or figurative language, always employing the rule of faith and contextual understanding to discern meaning rightly. It is gently warned that to grasp the spirit rather than cling blindly to the letter is life-giving, while a slavish literalness of metaphorical expressions imprisons the soul in darkness.
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    18 mins
  • On Christian Doctrine Book II Chapters 32 to 42

    On Christian Doctrine Book II Chapters 32 to 42
    Jun 23 2026
    In which the arts of reasoning, definition, eloquence, and number are shown not as man’s inventions, but as truths discovered under God, to be used humbly and not vaingloriously. Whatever learning is found among the heathen may be taken for Christ’s service, yet Scripture surpasses it all, and must be approached with meekness, charity, and a heart purified from pride.
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    27 mins
  • On Christian Doctrine Book II Chapters 25 to 31

    On Christian Doctrine Book II Chapters 25 to 31
    Jun 22 2026
    In which the nature of human institutions—both superfluous and necessary—is carefully examined with regard to their origins, functions, and propriety for the Christian mind, and the role of various branches of knowledge in aiding the understanding of Scripture is thoughtfully considered. This discourse gently distinguishes between useful learning, such as history, natural science, and dialectics, and matters to be shunned, guiding the faithful in forming right judgment without falling into superstition or vain disputation.
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    18 mins
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