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In the writings gathered here, Augustine clarifies difficult passages in the Old Testament, from the building of Noah’s ark to the struggles of Job, and addresses common questions from the members of his congregation. Each work is introduced and annotated by modern scholars who provide context for Augustine’s life and thought at the time of his writing.

is given, from him more is required (Lk 12:48)? And this: The servant who did not know the will of his master and does things worthy of blows shall be beaten little, but the servant who knew the will of his master and does things worthy of blows shall be beaten much (Lk 12:48, 47)? And this: For mercy shall be given to the lowly, but the powerful shall suffer more powerful torments (Wis 6:6)? But where the Lord said this, which Moses recorded that he said in Scripture, is not found in what precedes.
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