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Tertullian

To His Wife - Book II

Reasons Which Led to the Writing of This Second Book.

Of the Apostle's Meaning in 1 Cor. VII. 12-14.

Remarks on Some of the “Dangers and Wounds” Referred to in the Preceding Chapter.

Of the Hindrances Which an Unbelieving Husband Puts in His Wife's Way.

Of Sin and Danger Incurred Even with a “Tolerant” Husband.

Danger of Having to Take Part in Heathenish Rites, and Revels.

The Case of a Heathen Whose Wife is Converted After Marriage with Him Very Different, and Much More Hopeful.

Arguments Drawn Even from Heathenish Laws to Discountenance Marriage with Unbelievers. The Happiness of Union Between Partners in the Faith Enlarged on in Conclusion.

Elucidation.