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Tertullian
To His Wife
3rd c.
Classic translation
Moral & Pastoral · English translation, 1890
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Contents
Book I
Design of the Treatise. Disavowal of Personal Motives in Writing It
Marriage Lawful, But Not Polygamy
Marriage Good: Celibacy Preferable
Of the Infirmity of the Flesh, and Similar Pleas
Of the Love of Offspring as a Plea for Marriage
Examples of Heathens Urged as Commendatory of Widowhood and Celibacy
The Death of a Husband is God's Call to the Widow to Continence. Further…
Conclusion
Book II
Reasons Which Led to the Writing of This Second Book
Of the Apostle's Meaning in 1 Cor. VII. 12-14
Remarks on Some of the “Dangers and Wounds” Referred to in the Preceding Chapter
Of the Hindrances Which an Unbelieving Husband Puts in His Wife's Way
Of Sin and Danger Incurred Even With a “Tolerant” Husband
Danger of Having to Take Part in Heathenish Rites, and Revels
The Case of a Heathen Whose Wife is Converted After Marriage With Him Very…
Arguments Drawn Even From Heathenish Laws to Discountenance Marriage With…
Elucidation