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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.

sins, although he is blessed because, when he is reproved in this life, he has the possibility of correcting himself. And on the seventh, evil shall not touch you (5:19): the sacrament of the sabbath.14 In famine he shall free you from death (5:20), for by his word he nourishes and makes strong against trials. But in battle he shall deliver you from the iron hand (5:20): from the power of chains. From the scourge of the tongue he shall hide you (5:21), so that you do not feel reproach, not so that
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