St. Augustine's Triadic Interpretation of Iniquity in the Confessiones

Second founder of the Faith

N.J.T. sees the triad of concupiscentia carnis, superbia, and curiositas as a key to interpreting Confessiones. Voluptas is more often used by A. instead of concupiscentia carnis. N.J.T. following R. O'Connell, believes that this triad represents an original reworking of Plotinus by A., not a borrow...

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Bibliographic Details
Author:N. Joseph Torchia
Pages:159-173
Language:English
Notes:Augustinian Historical Institute, Villanova University
Format:Essay
Topic:- Works > Confessiones
- Doctrine > Man > [Liberté. Délectation victorieuse. Volonté] > Will > [Volonté (et inquité / Confessiones VII)]
- Doctrine > From man to God > Evil. Sin > [Vices divers]
- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Conscience. [Loi éternelle. Loi naturelle]] > [Conscience morale]
- Doctrine > Being > [Nombres]
Parent Work: Augustine: 'Second Founder of the Faith'
Status:Active

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