“Take Up and Read”: Basics of Augustine's Biblical Interpretation

Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology 58 (1):5-16 (2004)
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Augustine was convinced that the Bible is meant to promote one thing: the love of God and neighbor. Although the human language of the inspired scriptures constitutes a formidable challenge, studying the Bible may be the best use of our limited life span. God the master rhetorician will teach, delight, and move anyone who takes it up and reads

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