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The later sections of book three and the entirety of book four, believed to have been added around 426, delve into the intriguing connection between Christianity and Ancient Rhetoric. Particularly notable, the fourth book is recognized for its groundbreaking exploration of this relationship. Join us as we unpack Augustines wisdom and its relevance for today. Summary by Leni.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70290762</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:02:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70290762/001_preface.mp3" length="6121060" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Saint Augustine of Hippo</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>De doctrina Christiana, or On Christian Doctrine, is a celebrated work by Augustine of Hippo, consisting of four insightful books that serve as a vital guide for interpreting and teaching the Scriptures. 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