To Florus 2.45
So it does not deserve accusation by the apostle, yet is possessed by the devil! It is instituted by God, yet is a fountain of crimes! Finally, it is blessed by God, as you confess, yet accused by you of being the devil’s shrub!
Latin
Non ergo argui meretur ab Apostolo et a diabolo possidetur; a Deo instituitur, et criminum fons est; a Deo postremo, ut confiteris, benedicitur, et a te frutex diabolicus accusatur.
About this text
Julian’s six preserved books to Florus, quoted section by section in Augustine’s unfinished reply. Augustine’s refutations are omitted. Latin of Julian’s words is on each section.
Julian’s own books do not survive as a separate manuscript. English follows his words as Augustine quotes them in the Unfinished Work Against Julian. Augustine’s replies are omitted. We do not restore a Julian text independent of Augustine.
Witnesses
- Copy-text Augustine, Unfinished Work Against Julian (Latin · Julian’s words as quoted, Books 1–6)
- Checked print Augustinus.it Latin of the Unfinished Work (Latin · Same work)
- Checked print Migne PL 45 (Latin · Hard cases)
This is an AI-assisted study translation. Source fidelity and completeness have not been independently certified. Open Latin on each section (or the Latin source witness link) for the source text. This is not a complete critical edition.