Augustine- human nature key terms Flashcards
define caritas
generous love
define cupiditas
self-love
define concupiscence
lust or sexual desires
define arkasia
a weakness of the will (minds control over the body)
define ontological condition
sin has become part of our being/nature
define massa peccati
lump of sin
what is the double death another phrase for
original sin
what is the first ‘death’ according to Augustine
adams rebellion kills the relationship between man and God
what is the second ‘death’ according to Augustine
the mortal state of humans which is punishment for the first death
define Ecclesia
heavenly society and the perfect way to live
what is the word for before the fall
pre-lapserian
what is the word for after the fall
post-lapserian
define heritic / heracy
a rejected idea
define doctrine
an official/accepted teaching
define ecumenical council
where bishops ad other religious figures discuss doctrines
define donatism
lasped clergy should be perfect thus should have remained with their faith even if they were exposed to threat and should now not be allowed back into the church
define pelagianism
humans can live a sin free perfect life
define concubine
a sexual and commited relationship out of marriage
who is Monica ?
Augustines mother who was a devote christian
who was Ambrose ?
an influencer for Augustine
define imago dei
in the image of god
define concordia
friendship
what is ‘ the will’ ?
essentially it is the mind
word for self love
cupiditas
word for generous love
caritas
word for weakness of the will
arkasia
phrase for lump of sin
massa peccati
word for lust
concupiscence
