To Florus 5.34
Well done for your mighty wisdom! By the rules of a new method of argument first invented by you, you embrace conclusions by denying their premises, and assemble bodies severed from their heads. We do not envy your subtleties. Rather, with Christian kindness we pity you: you have found an ending worthy of your doctrine, departing from accusations against the innocent and arriving at nothing.
Latin
Macte virtute sapientiae, qui novae et a te inventae primum disputationis regulis, secunda primorum negatione complecteris, et corpora capitibus trunca componis. Non invidemus subtilitatibus tuis; quin immo christiana humanitate miseramur, quod dignum reperisti exitum dogmati tuo, ut profectus a criminibus innocentum, ad nihilum pervenires.
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.