Against Julian 5.1.2

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Knowledge of the holy writings is difficult and suited to few learned people.

The aim is to establish that God, the creator of humanity and of the universe, is just, truthful, and good, and that he continually adds to his gifts to human beings.

There is one best reason for good studies: that God should be honored.

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difficilis paucisque conveniens eruditis sanctarum cognitio Litterarum

ut Deus hominum, sicut universi conditor, et iustus et verax ac pius, idem donorum suorum in homines cumulator probetur; quia una est - ut fateris - optima causa studiorum bonorum, ut honoretur Deus

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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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