On Adulterous Marriages

Written by Saint Augustine of Hippo in the early 5th century, 'On Adulterous Marriages' addresses the complexities of marital separation due to adultery. In response to Pollentius, who argued that a wife could remarry after separating from an adulterous husband, Augustine defends the view that such a separation does not permit remarriage. The work also discusses the treatment of believers in mixed-faith marriages, clarifying St. Paul's teachings on the matter. This text is notable for its theological insights and its reflection of early Christian thought on marriage and morality.