There Are Certain Rules For Interpreting The Scriptures Which, As I Am Well Aware, Can Usefully Be Passed On To Those With An Appetite For Such Study.'' On Christian Teaching Is One Of Augustine''s Most Important Works On The Classical Tradition. Written To Enable Christian Students To Be Their Own Interpreters Of The Bible, It Provides An Outline Of Christian Theology, A Detailed Discussion Of Ethical Problems, And A Fascinating Early Contribution To Sign Theory. Augustine Also Makes A Systematic Attempt To Determine What Elements Of Classical Education Are Permissible For A Christian, And In The Last Book Suggests Ways In Which Ciceronian Rhetorical Principles May Help In Communicating The Faith.