To Turbantius — fragments in Against Julian · §6.11.35

Julian allegation

Against Julian 6.11.35

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Even in a worn-out body, lust cannot be restrained.

Latin source witness

Latin

O tempora, o mores!

ut quantum a rerum turpitudine abes

tantum te a verborum libertate seiungas; et ea in alteros ne dicas, quae cum tibi falso obiecta sint, erubescas

nec in carioso quidem corpore libidinem posse frenari

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Earlier four-book work to Turbantius, surviving as excerpts arranged by Augustine’s witness. Latin source text is on each section when recovered.

English follows Julian’s words as Augustine excerpts them in Against Julian. This is not a recovered complete To Turbantius.

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  • Copy-text Augustine, Against Julian (Latin · Excerpts arranged by Augustine’s books)

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