Marriage And Concupiscence

By Saint Augustin and Augustin d'Hippone

Book Overview

Marriage and Concupiscence is a book written by Saint Augustine, one of the most influential Christian theologians and philosophers of the early Church. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of marriage and human sexuality, and the role of these aspects in the Christian life.Augustine begins by examining the biblical account of Adam and Eve, and the fall of humanity into sin. He argues that the sexual desire that arose after the fall is a result of our fallen nature, and that it is a source of temptation and sin. However, he also acknowledges that marriage is a legitimate and necessary institution for the procreation of children and the formation of families.Throughout the book, Augustine explores the relationship between sexual desire and the Christian virtues of chastity, self-control, and love. He argues that sexual desire must be properly ordered and controlled in order to avoid sin, and that the ultimate goal of marriage is not simply procreation, but the formation of a loving and virtuous relationship between spouses.Marriage and Concupiscence is a dense and challenging work, but it remains an important text for anyone interested in the history of Christian thought on marriage and human sexuality. Augustine's insights continue to influence contemporary debates on these topics, and his emphasis on the importance of love and self-control in marriage remains relevant today.THIS 58 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: St. Augustin Anti-Pelagian Writings: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V5, by Saint Augustin . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183955.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425465749
• ISBN13: 9781425465742
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"