To Florus 2.137
If Christ changed the functions of the genitals, let it be believed that Adam corrupted them. If Christ corrected something in bodily sensations, let it be supposed that Adam’s fault disturbed them. If Christ made medicine pass through descent, let it be said that Adam transmitted the offense through generation.
Latin
Si Christus mutavit officia genitalium, Adam ea pervertisse credatur; si Christus aliquid correxit in sensibus carnis, aestimetur eos Adae culpa turbasse; si Christus fecit medicinam ire per propaginem, dicatur Adam per generationem transmisisse delictum.
About this text
Julian’s six preserved books to Florus, quoted section by section in Augustine’s unfinished reply. Augustine’s refutations are omitted. Latin of Julian’s words is on each section.
Julian’s own books do not survive as a separate manuscript. English follows his words as Augustine quotes them in the Unfinished Work Against Julian. Augustine’s replies are omitted. We do not restore a Julian text independent of Augustine.
Witnesses
- Copy-text Augustine, Unfinished Work Against Julian (Latin · Julian’s words as quoted, Books 1–6)
- Checked print Augustinus.it Latin of the Unfinished Work (Latin · Same work)
- Checked print Migne PL 45 (Latin · Hard cases)
This is an AI-assisted study translation. Source fidelity and completeness have not been independently certified. Open Latin on each section (or the Latin source witness link) for the source text. This is not a complete critical edition.