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  • The City of God Book XVI Chapters 1-8
    2026/08/23
    In which the sacred history unfolds the spiritual lineage and dispersal of Noah’s sons, revealing prophetic shadows that prefigure the heavenly city amid earthly diversities and confusions. We are gently guided through the unfolding generations, the scattering of languages, and the contemplation of monstrous appearances, all woven within the mystery of God’s providential design and the eternal truth of His divine plan.
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    32 分
  • The City of God Book XV Chapters 22-27
    2026/08/22
    In which the troubling mingling of the sons of God with the daughters of men and the resulting birth of giants are carefully examined, revealing deeper truths about love, virtue, and the order of created good things. The narrative then turns to the divine judgement symbolised by the flood and Noah's ark, which not only preserved life but also prefigured the Church, inviting contemplation beyond mere history to the profound allegory of salvation and faith.
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    28 分
  • The City of God Book XV Chapters 15-21
    2026/08/21
    In which the sacred genealogy unfolds, revealing the interwoven destinies of two cities born from Adam’s sons, where earthly possession and heavenly hope stand as symbols of divergent human pursuits. Through reflections on lineage, marriage, and sacred dedication, the narrative gently guides the soul to comprehend the profound mysteries of generation and regeneration within the mortal pilgrimage.
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    35 分
  • The City of God Book XV Chapters 8-14
    2026/08/20
    In which we meditate on the reasoned account of Cain’s founding of a city amid the nascent human race, considering the prolific longevity and stature of the antediluvians as recorded with reverent scrutiny. The discourse further wrestles with variations in ancient manuscripts and the length of years, affirming that the measured spans of time then were akin to our own, thereby underscoring the credibility of sacred history and the earthly city it chronicles.
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    31 分
  • The City of God Book XV Chapters 1-7
    2026/08/19
    In which the origins and divergent destinies of the two cities—the earthly and the heavenly—are traced through the story of Cain and Abel, illustrating the spiritual and moral divisions that govern human history. The discourse unfolds the profound allegory of grace and nature, sin and redemption, revealing how even amidst sin’s dominion, God's mercy offers healing and hope to the elect who sojourn towards their heavenly home.
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    28 分
  • The City of God Book XIV Chapters 22-28
    2026/08/18
    In which the sanctity and original design of the conjugal union are expounded, illustrating how man and woman were created distinct and joined by divine blessing to fulfil the sacred purpose of generation without the stain of lust. And thus, reflecting upon innocence lost and the resulting discord between will and desire, it is shown how true blessedness remains unattainable in this life, reserved for that eternal harmony found only in the heavenly city, fashioned by love of God rather than self.
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    24 分
  • The City of God Book XIV Chapters 13-21
    2026/08/17
    In which the stained origin of human will is traced to pride, that self-exalting turn from the immutable good which ought to satisfy the soul, and from this fallen state all sins and their display of shame and passion do spring. The discourse further contemplates how, after the first disobedience, natural impulses such as lust and anger require the governance of wisdom, and the veil of modesty was thus drawn over the nakedness formerly innocent, marking a profound change in man's condition and awareness.
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    27 分