To Turbantius — fragments in Against Julian · §4.12.59

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Against Julian 4.12.59

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Our Maker himself acknowledged no fault in his craftsmanship when he hid our vital organs so carefully.

So that they would neither perish nor cause horror if exposed.

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Latin

Quia ipse- inquis - opifex noster nullum suae artis crimen agnovit, ut vitalia nostra tam diligenter occuleret

ne scilicet vel intereant, vel horreant publicata

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Earlier four-book work to Turbantius, surviving as excerpts arranged by Augustine’s witness. Latin source text is on each section when recovered.

English follows Julian’s words as Augustine excerpts them in Against Julian. This is not a recovered complete To Turbantius.

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  • Copy-text Augustine, Against Julian (Latin · Excerpts arranged by Augustine’s books)

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