Augustine and the functions of concupiscence / by Timo Nisula.

Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae, 0920-623X ; v. 116Includes bibliographical references and indexes.1. Introduction -- 2. The language of desire. Roman literature and libido, cupiditas, concupisco -- Latin Christian literature -- Augustine -- 3. Paradise and punishment. Probing for the connection between divine punishment and concupiscentia -- Stabilizing reciprocal punishment -- Defending divine punishment and divine justice -- 4. The root and matrix of sin. Cupiditas and caritas : an overview -- Cupiditas as the root of all sin -- Triple concupiscentia as the matrix of sin -- 5. Concupiscentia and philosophical traditions of emotions. Emotions, libido and anti-Manichaean apology (388-396) -- Continuities and interludes. Affective confessions -- Contra Faustum -- De Trinitate -- Critical reflections : De ciuitate Dei and the debate with Julian of Aeclanum (410-430) -- 6. Grace and renewal : the domestication of concupiscentia. Disavowing concupiscentia : vague beginnings -- Inuictissima cupiditas : in search of the effects of grace -- Relocating concupiscentia : the first phase of the Pelagian debate -- Encountering caricatures : the second phase of the Pelagian debate -- Last meanderings with Julian : resistibility and necessity.

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