2013 NAPS Presidential Address From Russia with Love: Deciphering Augustine’s Code
Kenneth B. Steinhauser
Saint Petersburg, National Library of Russia Q. v. I. 3 is the oldest extant manuscript containing works Augustine. Since it only that transmits De doctrina Christiana in its earlier shorter version, may be dated between 397 and 427. Written North Africa, codex was sent by Augustine to his mentor colleague Simplician, bishop Milan. The code for understanding found Augustine’s rare use an imperfect subjunctive express future meaning Epistula 37 where he asks Simplician read sending him. This grammatical characteristic demonstrates himself planned production codex, which specifically intended send Simplician. Some scholars believe contains autograph Following Italy then after obscure journey way Corbie finally rests today.
Journal of Early Christian Studies