Marriage and Concupiscence
418–420
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This letter is a warm and respectful correspondence from Augustine to Valerius, praising his faith, hope, love, humility, and especially his commitment to conjugal purity. | 3 |
This book defends the true nature of marriage, distinguishing it from the sinful concupiscence that arose after the fall, and clarifies that marriage itself is a divine institution with both good and evil aspects due to original sin. | 48 |
This book defends the Catholic doctrine of original sin and the necessity of divine grace for salvation, countering heretical claims that deny human sinfulness from birth and the need for Christ’s redemption. | 78 |