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Augustine and the Functions of Concupiscence.

By: Series: Vigiliae Christianae, SupplementsPublisher: Leiden : BRILL, 2012Description: 1 online resource (433 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9789004233447
  • 900423344X
  • 9004231684
  • 9789004231689
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 233.4 233/.4 241.3
LOC classification:
  • BR65.A9 N57 2012
Online resources:
Contents:
Augustine and the Functions of Concupiscence; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 1.1. The Task of the Study; 1.2. The Sources of the Study; 1.3. Lines of Research on Concupiscentia; 1.4. Methodological Considerations; 1.5. Outline of the Study; 2. The Language of Desire; 2.1. Roman Literature and Libido, Cupiditas, Concupisco; 2.1.1. Historical Writing; 2.1.2. Philosophical Writing; 2.2. Latin Christian Literature; 2.3. Augustine; 2.3.1. Some Lexical Remarks; 2.3.2. Augustine's Semantic Reflections; 2.3.3. Synonymy; 2.3.4. Textual Contexts.
2.4. Conclusion3. Paradise and Punishment; 3.1. Probing for the Connection between Divine Punishment and Concupiscentia; 3.2. Stabilizing Reciprocal Punishment; 3.2.1. Disobedience; 3.2.2. Justice; 3.2.3. Rhetorical Aesthetics of Punitive Concupiscence; 3.3. Defending Divine Punishment and Divine Justice; 3.3.1. Starting the Defence -- nupt. et conc. and c. ep. Pel.; 3.3.2. An Escalating Conflict -- c. Iul. and c. Iul. imp.; 3.4. Conclusion; 4. The Root and Matrix of Sin; 4.1. Cupiditas and Caritas -- An Overview; 4.2. Cupiditas As the Root of All Sin; 4.3. Concupiscentia As the Matrix of Sin.
4.4. Conclusion5. Concupiscentia and Philosophical Traditions of Emotions; 5.1. Emotions, Libido and Anti-Manichaean Apology (388-396); 5.2. Continuities and Interludes; 5.2.1. Affective Confessions; 5.2.2. Contra Faustum; 5.2.3. De Trinitate; 5.3. Critical Reflections -- De Ciuitate Dei and the Debate with Julian of Aeclanum (410-430); 5.3.1. De Ciuitate Dei 9 and 14; 5.3.2. Critical Encounters with Philosophy, Emotions, and Christian Psychology in the Debate with Julian of Aeclanum; 5.4. Conclusion; 6. Grace and Renewal -- The Domestication of Concupiscentia; 6.1. Introduction.
6.2. Disavowing Concupiscentia -- Vague Beginnings6.3. Inuictissima Cupiditas -- In Search of the Effects of Grace; 6.4. Relocating Concupiscentia -- The First Phase of the Pelagian Debate; 6.5. Encountering Caricatures -- The Second Phase of the Pelagian Debate; 6.5.1. Resistibility; 6.5.2. Interiority in Christian Life; 6.5.3. Real Effects of Baptism; 6.5.4. Romans 7; 6.6. Last Meanderings with Julian -- Resistibility and Necessity; 6.6.1. Resistibility and the Real Effects of Baptism; 6.6.2. Romans 7; 6.6.3. Christ As a Model for Renewal; 6.7. Conclusion; 7. Conclusion; Bibliography; Sources.
1. Augustine2. Other Sources; 3. Translations; Studies; Index of Modern Authors; Index of Subjects and Names; Index of Ancient Sources.
Summary: In Augustine and the Functions of Concupiscence, Timo Nisula offers a comprehensive analysis of Augustine's developing views of sinful desire. The book demonstrates how and why concupiscence became such a pregnant concept in Augustine's theology and philosophy.
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In Augustine and the Functions of Concupiscence, Timo Nisula offers a comprehensive analysis of Augustine's developing views of sinful desire. The book demonstrates how and why concupiscence became such a pregnant concept in Augustine's theology and philosophy.

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Augustine and the Functions of Concupiscence; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 1.1. The Task of the Study; 1.2. The Sources of the Study; 1.3. Lines of Research on Concupiscentia; 1.4. Methodological Considerations; 1.5. Outline of the Study; 2. The Language of Desire; 2.1. Roman Literature and Libido, Cupiditas, Concupisco; 2.1.1. Historical Writing; 2.1.2. Philosophical Writing; 2.2. Latin Christian Literature; 2.3. Augustine; 2.3.1. Some Lexical Remarks; 2.3.2. Augustine's Semantic Reflections; 2.3.3. Synonymy; 2.3.4. Textual Contexts.

2.4. Conclusion3. Paradise and Punishment; 3.1. Probing for the Connection between Divine Punishment and Concupiscentia; 3.2. Stabilizing Reciprocal Punishment; 3.2.1. Disobedience; 3.2.2. Justice; 3.2.3. Rhetorical Aesthetics of Punitive Concupiscence; 3.3. Defending Divine Punishment and Divine Justice; 3.3.1. Starting the Defence -- nupt. et conc. and c. ep. Pel.; 3.3.2. An Escalating Conflict -- c. Iul. and c. Iul. imp.; 3.4. Conclusion; 4. The Root and Matrix of Sin; 4.1. Cupiditas and Caritas -- An Overview; 4.2. Cupiditas As the Root of All Sin; 4.3. Concupiscentia As the Matrix of Sin.

4.4. Conclusion5. Concupiscentia and Philosophical Traditions of Emotions; 5.1. Emotions, Libido and Anti-Manichaean Apology (388-396); 5.2. Continuities and Interludes; 5.2.1. Affective Confessions; 5.2.2. Contra Faustum; 5.2.3. De Trinitate; 5.3. Critical Reflections -- De Ciuitate Dei and the Debate with Julian of Aeclanum (410-430); 5.3.1. De Ciuitate Dei 9 and 14; 5.3.2. Critical Encounters with Philosophy, Emotions, and Christian Psychology in the Debate with Julian of Aeclanum; 5.4. Conclusion; 6. Grace and Renewal -- The Domestication of Concupiscentia; 6.1. Introduction.

6.2. Disavowing Concupiscentia -- Vague Beginnings6.3. Inuictissima Cupiditas -- In Search of the Effects of Grace; 6.4. Relocating Concupiscentia -- The First Phase of the Pelagian Debate; 6.5. Encountering Caricatures -- The Second Phase of the Pelagian Debate; 6.5.1. Resistibility; 6.5.2. Interiority in Christian Life; 6.5.3. Real Effects of Baptism; 6.5.4. Romans 7; 6.6. Last Meanderings with Julian -- Resistibility and Necessity; 6.6.1. Resistibility and the Real Effects of Baptism; 6.6.2. Romans 7; 6.6.3. Christ As a Model for Renewal; 6.7. Conclusion; 7. Conclusion; Bibliography; Sources.

1. Augustine2. Other Sources; 3. Translations; Studies; Index of Modern Authors; Index of Subjects and Names; Index of Ancient Sources.

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