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\u201cAnyone who wishes to understand the mind of the sacred writers must first cleanse his own life, and approach the saints by copying their deeds.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nSt. Athanasius of Alexandria (AD 296-373)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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