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le bien du mariage la virginite consacree

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1992170 pagesBrepols

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This theological treatise by Augustine of Hippo explores the virtues of marriage and consecrated virginity within Christian doctrine. It delves into the spiritual significance and societal roles of both states, offering a foundational perspective on these enduring religious concepts. The work reflects on the moral and spiritual considerations for believers in the early Christian era.

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Augustine was born in Thagaste (present-day Souk Ahras, Algeria), a provincial Roman city in North Africa, the son of a Catholic mother and pagan father. He was raised a Catholic, and at age of 11, he went to school at Madaurus, about 19 miles south of Thagaste. There he learned both Latin literature and pagan beliefs and practices. He returned home in 369 and stayed for about two yeras, reading Cicero's dialogue Hortensius. At age 17 he went to Carthage to continue his education in rhetoric. He...

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Book cover of le bien du mariage la virginite consacree