Anti-Pelagian Polemic in Augustine's 'De Continentia'

R. examines the content of the 'De continentia', recognizing that it 'reflects a combination of arguments which is unique to Augustine's anti-Pelagian treatises (p. 38)', discussing in detail 'grace, pride and the conflict between spirit and flesh'(p. 25). His analysis of the connections between thi...

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Author:Michael R. Rackett
Published: S.n., s.l., 1995
Volume:26
Pages:25-50
Periodical:Augustinian Studies
Number:2
Format:Article
Topic:- Biography > Relations and Sources > Manichaeism. Neo-manichaeism > Mani
- Biography > Relations and Sources > Pelagianism. Semi-Pelagianism > Pelagianism
- Works > Works of moral theology > De continentia
- Doctrine > From man to God > Divine revelation > Exegesis > [Exégèse des textes du Nouveau Testament] > Epistles of St. Paul > [Romains] > Rom 7
- Doctrine > From man to God > Divine revelation > Exegesis > [Exégèse des textes du Nouveau Testament] > Epistles of St. Paul > [Galates]
Status:Needs Review
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Summary:R. examines the content of the 'De continentia', recognizing that it 'reflects a combination of arguments which is unique to Augustine's anti-Pelagian treatises (p. 38)', discussing in detail 'grace, pride and the conflict between spirit and flesh'(p. 25). His analysis of the connections between this work and the discussion with Julian as well as his notice of elements of the Manichaean debate that are absent add new depth to a work that has received relatively littel attention (see note 4, p. 39).