Augustinian Pessismis?

A New Look At Augustine's Teaching On Sex, Marriage and Celibacy

Augustine's thinking on virginity, marriage, and original sin in De bono coniugali, De sancta uirginitate, and De Genesi ad litteram must be viewed in the context of his broader understanding of creation, grace, pride, and society.

Bibliographic Details
Author:David G. Hunter
Format:Essay
Topic:- Doctrine > General studies > Philosophy > [Philosophie selon sujets] > [Généralités] > [Pessimisme]
- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Amour sexuel et conjugal] > [Sexualité]
- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Amour sexuel et conjugal] > [Amour conjugal]
- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Continence. Virginité] > [Célibat]
Parent Work: Recent Studies in Early Christianity
Status:Needs Review
Description
Summary:Augustine's thinking on virginity, marriage, and original sin in De bono coniugali, De sancta uirginitate, and De Genesi ad litteram must be viewed in the context of his broader understanding of creation, grace, pride, and society.