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Saint Augustine: Tractates on the Gospel of John 28–54 is unavailable, but you can change that!

In his preaching, St. Augustine developed an oratorical style based on the classical rhetoric he had learned prior to his conversion which he adapted to the unique demands of Christian preaching. He still recognized the classical ends of rhetoric: to teach, to please, and to persuade. He gave, however, the place of most importance to content: what was said was more important than how it was said....

may bring forth? You say rightly in your heart, “When I correct myself, God will forgive all my sins.” We cannot deny that God promised forgiveness to those who have been amended and converted. But in whichever prophet you read to me that he promised forgiveness to one who has been amended, you do not read to me that God has promised you a long life.20 8. Therefore, men are endangered by two things, both hoping and despairing, contrary things, contrary feelings. Who is deceived by hoping? He who
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