On the Spirit and the Letter
work by Augustine
Also known as: “De spiritu et littera”
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On the Spirit and the Letter (De spiritu et littera) is a work by St. Augustine written around 412 CE. It is part of his controversial writings, specifically addressing the issues raised by Pelagianism.1
The work is considered an early and relatively irenic contribution to the debate on free will and predestination within Christianity. In it, Augustine beautifully sets forth his viewpoint on the role of the Holy Spirit and the "letter" of the law in salvation.1
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