De Principiis, Book IV
Scriptures are God-breathed (IV.1)§4.1
4.1Book IV opens: for matters this great, common notions are not enough; we take as proof the testimonies of the writings believed divine — old covenant and new — God-breathed Scripture.
Latin · §4.1
(Rufinus; see working file)
Recap of Father, Son, Spirit — BOOK IV CLOSEOUT SERIES CLOSEOUT§4.4
4.4A closing recapitulation gathers what was said of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and the other heads of the church’s preaching, so the reader holds the rule before further inquiry. BOOK IV CLOSEOUT. SERIES CLOSEOUT.
Latin · §4.4
(Rufinus; see working file)
How to read: stumbling at the letter; examples (IV.2–3)§4.2-4.3
4.2-4.3Many err by not reading spiritually and by forcing the letter where it is impossible or unworthy. Yet history is not to be thrown away wherever the letter keeps its coherence; spiritual sense and letter can stand together. Examples from the law and the Gospels train the reader.
Latin · §4.2-4.3
(Rufinus; see working file)