Interpretation and reception
Letter to Hesychius on the End of the World (Letter 199)
Augustine of Hippo
Separates ignorance of the end’s timing from sinful negligence; explains vigilance through readiness at personal death as well as the final judgment. Warns against interpreting last-hour language as knowledge of the remaining duration.
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Edition and location
Bibliaclerus French translation
LETTRE CXCIX, opening and sections 1–8