Tag Archives: Augustine

Augustine on the Validity of Many Texts (LXX and MT)

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jacobcerone

Here is an excerpt I found from Augustine’s City of God that pertains to the church’s use of the Greek Old Testament and the Hebrew Old Testament. For many modern Christians, the discussion between these texts is an either or proposition. … Continue reading →

Posted in Greek, Hebrew, LXX | Tagged Augustine, Jonah, LXX, MT, Septuagint, Textual Witnesses | 1 Comment

Making Some Progress

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jacobcerone

1) I have finished the first two lessons (illustrations and all) of my Ephesians series for the youth this week. I have one more lesson to complete. Hopefully I will be able to knock that out this morning/afternoon as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies, German, Life, New Testament Studies, NT Greek | Tagged Augustine, Confessions, Ephesians, Grass, Latin | Leave a comment

Quote of the Day: from Augustine’s Confessions

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jacobcerone

Today’s quote comes from the first paragraph of Augustine’s Confessions. “Magnus es, domine, et laudabilis valde: magna virtus tua, et sapientiae tuae non est numerus. et laudare te vult homo, aliqua portio creaturae tuae, et homo circumferens mortalitatem suam, circumferens … Continue reading →