Quis maritus salvetur?: Untersuchungen zur Radikalisierung des Jungfräulichkeitsideals im 4. Jahrhundert

The Significance Of The Ascetic Ideal In Christianity Grew During The 4th Century. It Became A Critical Criterion For Evaluating A Christian Life. The Groups Presented In This Study Especially Radicalized The Ideal Of Sexual Abstinence. They Raised Virginity In An Exclusive Sense To A Sole Principle For A Legitimate Christian Way Of Life, Thereby Coming Into Conflict With The Greater Church.-- Provided By Publisher.