interpretation, etc.—History—Early church, ca. 30-600.
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Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo.
(De doctrina Christiana. English] On Christian teaching / Saint Augustine; translated with an introduction and notes by R. P. H. Green
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1. Apologetics—Early works to 1800. 2. Bible—Criticism, interpretation, etc.—History—Early church, ca. 30-600.
3. Theology—History—Early church, ca. 30-600. _I. Title.
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