The Twelve Patriarchs, Excerpts and Epistles, The Clementia, Apocrypha,
Decretals, Memoirs of Edessa and Syriac Documents, Remains of the First Age
THE TWELVE PATRIARCHS, EXCERPTS AND EPISTLES, THE CLEMENTIA, APOCRYPHA, DECRETALS, MEMOIRS OF EDESSA AND SYRIAC DOCUMENTS, REMAINS OF THE FIRST AGE
ANTE-NICENE FATHERS VOLUME 8. THE TWELVE PATRIARCHS, EXCERPTS AND EPISTLES, THE CLEMENTINA, APOCRYPHA, DECRETALS, MEMOIRS OF EDESSA AND SYRIAC DOCUMENTS, REMAINS OF THE FIRST AGES.
FATHERS OF THE THIRD AND FOURTH CENTURIES: THE TWELVE PATRIARCHS, EXCERPTS AND EPISTLES, THE CLEMENTINA, APOCRYPHA, DECRETALS, MEMOIRS OF EDESSA AND SYRIAC DOCUMENTS, REMAINS OF THE FIRST AGES.
THE ANTE-NICENE FATHERS TRANSLATIONS OF THE WRITINGS OF THE FATHERS DOWN TO A.D. 325.
THE TESTAMENTS OF THE TWELVE PATRIARCHS
EXCERPTS OF THEODOTUS
TWO EPISTLES CONCERNING VIRGINITY
PSEUDO-CLEMENTINE LITERATURE
The Recognitions of Clement
The Clementine Homilies
APOCRYPHA OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
The Protevangelium of James
The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew
The Gospel of the Nativity of Mary
The History of Joseph the Carpenter
The Gospel of Thomas
The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour
The Gospel of Nicodemus
The Letter of Pontius Pilate, Which He Wrote to the Roman Emperor, Concerning Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Report of Pilate the Procurator Concerning Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Report of Pontius Pilate, Procurator of Judaea, Sent to Rome to Tiberius Caesar
The Giving Up of Pontius Pilate
The Death of Pilate, Who Condemned Jesus
The Narrative of Joseph
Narrative of Joseph of Arimathaea, That Begged the Lord’s Body; In Which Also He Brings In the Cases of the Two Robbers
The Avenging of the Saviour
Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Acts of Paul and Thecla
The Acts of Barnabus
The Journeyings and Martyrdom of St. Barnabas the Apostle
The Acts of Philip
Acts and Martyrdom of the Holy Apostle Andrew
Acts of Andrew and Matthias
In the City of the Man-eaters
Acts of Peter and Andrew
From a Bodleian ms
Acts and Martyrdom of St. Matthew the Apostle
Acts of the Holy Apostle Thomas
Consummation of Thomas the Apostle
Martyrdom of the Holy and Glorious Apostle Bartholomew
Acts of the Holy Apostle Thaddaeus, One of the Twelve
Acts of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
About His Exile and Departure
Revelation of Moses
Revelation of Esdras
Word and Revelation of Esdras, the Holy Prophet and Beloved of God
Revelation of Paul
Revelation of John
Revelation of Saint John the Theologian
The Book of John Concerning the Falling Asleep of Mary
The Account of St. John the Theologian of the Falling Asleep of the Holy Mother of God
The Passing of Mary
First Latin Form
The Passing of Mary
Second Latin Form
THE DECRETALS
The Epistles of Zephyrinus
The Epistles of Pope Callistus
The Epistle of Pope Urban First
The Epistles of Pope Pontianus
The Epistle of Pope Anterus
The Epistles of Pope Fabian
Decrees of Fabian
MEMOIRS OF EDESSA AND OTHER ANCIENT SYRIAC DOCUMENTS
The Story Concerning the King of Edessa
A Canticle of Mar Jacob the Teacher on Edessa
Extracts from Various Books Concerning Abgar the King and Addaeus the Apostle
The Teaching of Addaeus the Apostle
The Teaching of the Apostles
The Teaching of Simon Cephas in the City of Rome
Acts of Sharbil, Who Was a Priest of Idols, and Was Converted to the Confession of Christianity in Christ
Martyrdom of Habib the Deacon
Martyrdom of the Holy Confessors Shamuna, Guria, and Habib, from Simeon Metaphrastes
Moses of Chorene
History of Armenia
Homilies, Composed by Mar Jacob
Bardesan
The Book of the Laws of Divers Countries
A Letter of Mara, Son of Serapion
Ambrose
REMAINS OF THE SECOND AND THIRD CENTURIES
Quadratus, Bishop of Athens
Aristo of Pella
Melito, the Philosopher
Hegesippus
Dionysius, Bishop of Corinth
Rhodon
Maximus, Bishop of Jerusalem
Claudius Apollinaris, Bishop of Hierapolis, and Apologist
Polycrates, Bishop of Ephesus
Theophilus, Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine
Serapion, Bishop of Antioch
Apollonius
Pantaenus, the Alexandrian Philosopher
Pseud-Irenaeus
THE TESTAMENTS OF THE TWELVE PATRIARCHS
The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs
I
The Testament of Reuben Concerning Thoughts
II
The Testament of Simeon Concerning Envy
III
The Testament of Levi Concerning the Priesthood and Arrogance
IV
The Testament of Judah Concerning Fortitude, and Love of Money, and Fornication
V
The Testament of Issachar Concerning Simplicity
VI
The Testament of Zebulun Concerning Compassion and Mercy
VII
The Testament of Dan Concerning Anger and Lying
VIII
The Testament of Naphtali Concerning Natural Goodness
IX
The Testament of Gad Concerning Hatred
X
The Testament of Asher Concerning Two Faces of Vice and Virtue
XI
The Testament of Joseph Concerning Sobriety
XII
The Testament of Benjamin Concerning a Pure Mind
EXCERPTS OF THEODOTUS
Excerpts of Theodotus; or, Selections from the Prophetic Scriptures
TWO EPISTLES CONCERNING VIRGINITY
The First Epistle of the Blessed Clement, the Disciple of Peter the Apostle
Chapter I
The Salutation
Chapter II
For True Virginity Perfect Virtue is Necessary
Chapter III
True Virgins Prove Themselves Such by Self-Denial, as Does the True Believer by Good Works
Chapter IV
Continuation of the Remarks on Self-Denial; Object and Reward of True Virgins
Chapter V
The Irksomeness and the Enemies of Virginity
Chapter VI
Divinity of Virginity
Chapter VII
The True Virgin
Chapter VIII
Virgins, by the Laying Aside of All Carnal Affection, are Imitators of God
Chapter IX
Continuation of the Subject of Mortification; Dignity of Persons Consecrated to God
Chapter X
Denunciation of Dangerous and Scandalous Association with Maidens
Chapter XI
Perniciousness of Idleness; Warning Against the Empty Longing to Be Teachers; Advice About Teaching and the Use of Divine Gifts
Chapter XII
Rules for Visits, Exorcisms, and How People are to Assist the Sick, and to Walk in All Things Without Offence
Chapter XIII
What Priests Should Be and Should Not Be
The Second Epistle of the Same Clement
Chapter I
He Describes the Circumspectness of His Intercourse with the Other Sex, and Tells How in His Journeys He Acts at Places Where There are Brethren Only
Chapter II
His Behaviour in Places Where There Were Christians of Both Sexes
Chapter III
Rules for the Conduct of Celibate Brethren in Places Where There are Only Married Christians
Chapter IV
Conduct of the Holy Man Where There are Women Only
Chapter V
Where There is Only One Woman, the Father Does Not Make a Stay; How Carefully Stumbling-Blocks Must Be Avoided
Chapter VI
How Christians Should Behave Themselves Among Heathens
Chapter VII
Uses of Considering Admonitory Examples, as Well as Instructive Patterns
Chapter VIII
Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife; Of What Kind Love to Females Ought to Be
Chapter IX
Samson’s Admonitory Fall
Chapter X
David’s Sin, So Admonitory to Us Weak Men
Chapter XI
Admonitory History of the Incestuous Children of David
Chapter XII
Solomon’s Infatuation Through Women
Chapter XIII
The History of Susanna Teaches Circumspection with the Eyes and in Society
Chapter XIV
Examples of Circumspect Behaviour from the Old Testament
Chapter XV
The Example of Jesus; How We May Allow Ourselves to Be Served by Women
Chapter XVI
Exhortation to Union and to Obedience; Conclusion
PSEUDO-CLEMENTINE LITERATURE
The Recognitions of Clement
Recognitions of Clement
Book I
Chapter I
Clement’s Early History; Doubts
Chapter II
His Distress
Chapter III
His Dissatisfaction with the Schools of the Philosophers
Chapter IV
His Increasing Disquiet
Chapter V
His Design to Test the Immortality of the Soul
Chapter VI
Hears of Christ
Chapter VII
Arrival of Barnabas at Rome
Chapter VIII
His Preaching
Chapter IX
Clement’s Interposition on Behalf of Barnabas
Chapter X
Intercourse with Barnabas
Chapter XI
Departure of Barnabas
Chapter XII
Clement’s Arrival at Caesarea, and Introduction to Peter
Chapter XIII
His Cordial Reception by Peter
Chapter XIV
His Account of Himself
Chapter XV
Peter’s First Instruction: Causes of Ignorance
Chapter XVI
Instruction Continued: the True Prophet
Chapter XVII
Peter Requests Him to Be His Attendant
Chapter XVIII
His Profiting by Peter’s Instruction
Chapter XIX
Peter’s Satisfaction
Chapter XX
Postponement of Discussion with Simon Magus
Chapter XXI
Advantage of the Delay
Chapter XXII
Repetition of Instructions
Chapter XXIII
Repetition Continued
Chapter XXIV
Repetition Continued
Chapter XXV
Repetition Continued
Chapter XXVI
Friendship of God; How Secured
Chapter XXVII
Account of the Creation
Chapter XXVIII
Account of the Creation Continued
Chapter XXIX
The Giants: the Flood
Chapter XXX
Noah’s Sons
Chapter XXXI
World After the Flood
Chapter XXXII
Abraham
Chapter XXXIII
Abraham: His Posterity
Chapter XXXIV
The Israelites in Egypt
Chapter XXXV
The Exodus
Chapter XXXVI
Allowance of Sacrifice for a Time
Chapter XXXVII
The Holy Place
Chapter XXXVIII
Sins of the Israelites
Chapter XXXIX
Baptism Instituted in Place of Sacrifices
Chapter XL
Advent of the True Prophet
Chapter XLI
Rejection of the True Prophet
Chapter XLII
Call of the Gentiles
Chapter XLIII
Success of the Gospel
Chapter XLIV
Challenge by Caiaphas
Chapter XLV
The True Prophet: Why Called the Christ
Chapter XLVI
Anointing
Chapter XLVII
Adam Anointed a Prophet
Chapter XLVIII
The True Prophet, a Priest
Chapter XLIX
Two Comings of Christ
Chapter L
His Rejection by the Jews
Chapter LI
The Only Saviour
Chapter LII
The Saints Before Christ’s Coming
Chapter LIII
Animosity of the Jews
Chapter LIV
Jewish Sects
Chapter LV
Public Discussion
Chapter LVI
Sadducees Refuted
Chapter LVII
Samaritan Refuted
Chapter LVIII
Scribes Refuted
Chapter LIX
Pharisees Refuted
Chapter LX
Disciples of John Refuted
Chapter LXI
Caiaphas Answered
Chapter LXII
Foolishness of Preaching
Chapter LXIII
Appeal to the Jews
Chapter LXIV
Temple to Be Destroyed
Chapter LXV
Tumult Stilled by Gamaliel
Chapter LXVI
Discussion Resumed
Chapter LXVII
Speech of Gamaliel
Chapter LXVIII
The Rule of Faith
Chapter LXIX
Two Comings of Christ
Chapter LXX
Tumult Raised by Saul
Chapter LXXI
Flight to Jericho
Chapter LXXII
Peter Sent to Caesarea
Chapter LXXIII
Welcomed by Zacchaeus
Chapter LXXIV
Simon Magus Challenges Peter
Book II
Chapter I
Power of Habit
Chapter II
Curtailment of Sleep
Chapter III
Need of Caution
Chapter IV
Prudence in Dealing with Opponents
Chapter V
Simon Magus, a Formidable Antagonist
Chapter VI
Simon Magus: His Wickedness
Chapter VII
Simon Magus: His History
Chapter VIII
Simon Magus: His History
Chapter IX
Simon Magus: His Profession
Chapter X
Simon Magus: His Deception
Chapter XI
Simon Magus, at the Head of the Sect of Dositheus
Chapter XII
Simon Magus and Luna
Chapter XIII
Simon Magus: Secret of His Magic
Chapter XIV
Simon Magus, Professes to Be God
Chapter XV
Simon Magus, Professed to Have Made a Boy of Air
Chapter XVI
Simon Magus: Hopelessness of His Case
Chapter XVII
Men Enemies to God
Chapter XVIII
Responsibility of Men
Chapter XIX
Disputation Begun
Chapter XX
The Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Chapter XXI
Righteousness the Way to the Kingdom
Chapter XXII
Righteousness; What It is
Chapter XXIII
Simon Refuses Peace
Chapter XXIV
Peter’s Explanation
Chapter XXV
Principles on Which the Discussion Should Be Conducted
Chapter XXVI
Simon’s Interruption
Chapter XXVII
Questions and Answers
Chapter XXVIII
Consistency of Christ’s Teaching
Chapter XXIX
Peace and Strife
Chapter XXX
Peace to the Sons of Peace
Chapter XXXI
Peace and War
Chapter XXXII
Simon’s Challenge
Chapter XXXIII
Authority
Chapter XXXIV
Order of Proof
Chapter XXXV
How Error Cannot Stand with Truth
Chapter XXXVI
Altercation
Chapter XXXVII
Simon’s Subtlety
Chapter XXXVIII
Simon’s Creed
Chapter XXXIX
Argument for Polytheism
Chapter XL
Peter’s Answer
Chapter XLI
The Answer, Continued
Chapter XLII
Guardian Angels
Chapter XLIII
No God But Jehovah
Chapter XLIV
The Serpent, the Author of Polytheism
Chapter XLV
Polytheism Inexcusable
Chapter XLVI
Christ Acknowledged the God of the Jews
Chapter XLVII
Simon’s Cavil
Chapter XLVIII
Peter’s Answer
Chapter XLIX
The Supreme Light
Chapter L
Simon’s Presumption
Chapter LI
The Sixth Sense
Chapter LII
Reductio Ad Absurdum
Chapter LIII
Simon’s Blasphemy
Chapter LIV
How Simon Learned from the Law What the Law Does Not Teach
Chapter LV
Simon’s Objections Turned Against Himself
Chapter LVI
No God Above the Creator
Chapter LVII
Simon’s Inconsistency
Chapter LVIII
Simon’s God Unjust
Chapter LIX
The Creator Our Father
Chapter LX
The Creator the Supreme God
Chapter LXI
Imagination
Chapter LXII
Peter’s Experience of Imagination
Chapter LXIII
Peter’s Reverie
Chapter LXIV
Andrew’s Rebuke
Chapter LXV
Fallacy of Imagination
Chapter LXVI
Existence and Conception
Chapter LXVII
The Law Teaches of Immensity
Chapter LXVIII
The Visible and the Invisible Heaven
Chapter LXIX
Faith and Reason
Chapter LXX
Adjournment
Chapter LXXI
Separation from the Unclean
Chapter LXXII
The Remedy
Book III
Chapter I
Pearls Before Swine
Chapter XII
Second Day’s Discussion
Chapter XIII
Simon a Seducer
Chapter XIV
Simon Claims the Fulfilment of Peter’s Promise
Chapter XV
Simon’s Arrogance
Chapter XVI
Existence of Evil
Chapter XVII
Not Admitted by All
Chapter XVIII
Manner of Conducting the Discussion
Chapter XIX
Desire of Instruction
Chapter XX
Common Principles
Chapter XXI
Freedom of the Will
Chapter XXII
Responsibility
Chapter XXIII
Origin of Evil
Chapter XXIV
God the Author of Good, Not of Evil
Chapter XXV
”Who Hath Resisted His Will?”
Chapter XXVI
No Goodness Without Liberty
Chapter XXVII
The Visible Heaven: Why Made
Chapter XXVIII
Why to Be Dissolved
Chapter XXIX
Corruptible and Temporary Things Made by the Incorruptible and Eternal
Chapter XXX
How the Pure in Heart See God
Chapter XXXI
Diligence in Study
Chapter XXXII
Peter’s Private Instruction
Chapter XXXIII
Learners and Cavillers
Chapter XXXIV
Against Order is Against Reason
Chapter XXXV
Learning Before Teaching
Chapter XXXVI
Self-Evidence of the Truth
Chapter XXXVII
God Righteous as Well as Good
Chapter XXXVIII
God’s Justice Shown at the Day of Judgment
Chapter XXXIX
Immortality of the Soul
Chapter XL
Proved by the Success of the Wicked in This Life
Chapter XLI
Cavils of Simon
Chapter XLII
”Full of All Subtlety and All Mischief.”
Chapter XLIII
Simon’s Subterfuges
Chapter XLIV
Sight or Hearing?
Chapter XLV
A Home-Thrust
Chapter XLVI
Simon’s Rage
Chapter XLVII
Simon’s Vaunt
Chapter XLVIII
Attempts to Create a Disturbance
Chapter XLIX
Simon’s Retreat
Chapter L
Peter’s Benediction
Chapter LI
Peter’s Accessibility
Chapter LII
False Signs and Miracles
Chapter LIII
Self-Love the Foundation of Goodness
Chapter LIV
God to Be Supremely Loved
Chapter LV
Ten Commandments Corresponding to the Plagues of Egypt
Chapter LVI
Simon Resisted Peter, as the Magicians Moses
Chapter LVII
Miracles of the Magicians
Chapter LVIII
Truth Veiled with Love
Chapter LIX
Good and Evil in Pairs
Chapter LX
Uselessness of Pretended Miracles
Chapter LXI
Ten Pairs
Chapter LXII
The Christian Life
Chapter LXIII
A Deserter from Simon’s Camp
Chapter LXIV
Declaration of Simon’s Wickedness
Chapter LXV
Peter Resolves to Follow Simon
Chapter LXVI
Zacchaeus Made Bishop of Caesarea; Presbyters and Deacons Ordained
Chapter LXVII
Invitation to Baptism
Chapter LXVIII
Twelve Sent Before Him
Chapter LXIX
Arrangements Approved by All the Brethren
Chapter LXX
Departure of the Twelve
Chapter LXXI
Peter Prepares the Caesareans for His Departure
Chapter LXXII
More Than Ten Thousand Baptized
Chapter LXXIII
Tidings of Simon
Chapter LXXIV
Farewell to Caesarea
Chapter LXXV
Contents of Clement’s Despatches to James
Book IV
Chapter I
Halt at Dora
Chapter II
Reception in the House of Maro
Chapter III
Simon’s Flight
Chapter IV
The Harvest Plenteous
Chapter V
Moses and Christ
Chapter VI
A Congregation
Chapter VII
The Sick Healed
Chapter VIII
Providence Vindicated
Chapter IX
State of Innocence a State of Enjoyment
Chapter X
Sin the Cause of Suffering
Chapter XI
Suffering Salutary
Chapter XII
Translation of Enoch
Chapter XIII
Origin of Idolatry
Chapter XIV
God Both Good and Righteous
Chapter XV
How Demons Get Power Over Men
Chapter XVI
Why They Wish to Possess Men
Chapter XVII
The Gospel Gives Power Over Demons
Chapter XVIII
This Power in Proportion to Faith
Chapter XIX
Demons Incite to Idolatry
Chapter XX
Folly of Idolatry
Chapter XXI
Heathen Oracles
Chapter XXII
Why They Sometimes Come True
Chapter XXIII
Evil Not in Substance
Chapter XXIV
Why God Permits Evil
Chapter XXV
Evil Beings Turned to Good Account
Chapter XXVI
Evil Angels Seducers
Chapter XXVII
Ham the First Magician
Chapter XXVIII
Tower of Babel
Chapter XXIX
Fire-Worship of the Persians
Chapter XXX
Hero-Worship
Chapter XXXI
Idolatry Led to All Immorality
Chapter XXXII
Invitation
Chapter XXXIII
The Weakest Christian More Powerful Than the Strongest Demon
Chapter XXXIV
Temptation of Christ
Chapter XXXV
False Apostles
Chapter XXXVI
The Garments Unspotted
Chapter XXXVII
The Congregation Dismissed
Book V
Chapter I
Peter’s Salutation
Chapter II
Suffering the Effect of Sin
Chapter III
Faith and Unbelief
Chapter IV
Ignorance the Mother of Evils
Chapter V
Advantages of Knowledge
Chapter VI
Free-Will
Chapter VII
Responsibility of Knowledge
Chapter VIII
Desires of the Flesh to Be Subdued
Chapter IX
The Two Kingdoms
Chapter X
Jesus the True Prophet
Chapter XI
The Expectation of the Gentiles
Chapter XII
Call of the Gentiles
Chapter XIII
Invitation of the Gentiles
Chapter XIV
Idols Unprofitable
Chapter XV
Folly of Idolatry
Chapter XVI
God Alone a Fit Object of Worship
Chapter XVII
Suggestions of the Old Serpent
Chapter XVIII
His First Suggestion
Chapter XIX
His Second Suggestion
Chapter XX
Egyptian Idolatry
Chapter XXI
Egyptian Idolatry More Reasonable Than Others
Chapter XXII
Second Suggestion Continued
Chapter XXIII
Third Suggestion
Chapter XXIV
Fourth Suggestion
Chapter XXV
Fifth Suggestion
Chapter XXVI
Sixth Suggestion
Chapter XXVII
Creatures Take Vengeance on Sinners
Chapter XXVIII
Eternity of Punishments
Chapter XXIX
God’s Care of Human Things
Chapter XXX
Religion of Fathers to Be Abandoned
Chapter XXXI
Paganism, Its Enormities
Chapter XXXII
True Religion Calls to Sobriety and Modesty
Chapter XXXIII
Origin of Impiety
Chapter XXXIV
Who are Worshippers of God?
Chapter XXXV
Judgment to Come
Chapter XXXVI
Conclusion of Discourse
Book VI
Chapter I
Book VI. Diligence in Study
Chapter II
Much to Be Done in a Little Time
Chapter III
Righteous Anger
Chapter IV
Not Peace, But a Sword
Chapter V
How the Fight Begins
Chapter VI
God to Be Loved More Than Parents
Chapter VII
The Earth Made for Men
Chapter VIII
Necessity of Baptism
Chapter IX
Use of Baptism
Chapter X
Necessity of Good Works
Chapter XI
Inward and Outward Cleansing
Chapter XII
Importance of Chastity
Chapter XIII
Superiority of Christian Morality
Chapter XIV
Knowledge Enhances Responsibility
Chapter XV
Bishops, Presbyters, Deacons, and Widows Ordained at Tripolis
Book VII
Chapter I
Journey from Tripolis
Chapter II
Disciples Divided into Two Bands
Chapter III
Order of March
Chapter IV
Clement’s Joy at Remaining with Peter
Chapter V
Clement’s Affection for Peter
Chapter VI
Peter’s Simplicity of Life
Chapter VII
Peter’s Humility
Chapter VIII
Clement’s Family History
Chapter IX
Disappearance of His Mother and Brothers
Chapter X
Disappearance of His Father
Chapter XI
Different Effects of Suffering on Heathens and Christians
Chapter XII
Excursion to Aradus
Chapter XIII
The Beggar Woman
Chapter XIV
The Woman’s Grief
Chapter XV
The Woman’s Story
Chapter XVI
The Woman’s Story Continued
Chapter XVII
The Woman’s Story Continued
Chapter XVIII
The Woman’s Story Continued
Chapter XIX
Peter’s Reflections on the Story
Chapter XX
Peter’s Statement to the Woman
Chapter XXI
A Discovery
Chapter XXII
A Happy Meeting
Chapter XXIII
A Miracle
Chapter XXIV—Departure from Aradus
Chapter XXV
Journeyings
Chapter XXVI
Recapitulation
Chapter XXVII
Recapitulation Continued
Chapter XXVIII
More Recognitions
Chapter XXIX
”Nothing Common or Unclean.”
Chapter XXX
”Who Can Forbid Water?”
Chapter XXXI
Too Much Joy
Chapter XXXII
”He Bringeth Them Unto Their Desired Haven.”
Chapter XXXIII
Another Wreck Prevented
Chapter XXXIV
Baptism Must Be Preceded by Fasting
Chapter XXXV
Desiring the Salvation of Others
Chapter XXXVI
The Sons’ Pleading
Chapter XXXVII
Peter Inexorable
Chapter XXXVIII
Reward of Chastity
Book VIII
Chapter I
The Old Workman
Chapter II
Genesis
Chapter III
A Friendly Conference
Chapter IV
The Question Stated
Chapter V
Freedom of Discussion Allowed
Chapter VI
The Other Side of the Question Stated
Chapter VII
The Way Cleared
Chapter VIII
Instincts
Chapter IX
Simple and Compound
Chapter X
Creation Implies Providence
Chapter XI
General or Special Providence
Chapter XII
Prayer Inconsistent with Genesis
Chapter XIII
A Creator Necessary
Chapter XIV
Mode of Creation
Chapter XV
Theories of Creation
Chapter XVI
The World Made of Nothing by a Creator
Chapter XVII
Doctrine of Atoms Untenable
Chapter XVIII
The Concourse of Atoms Could Not Make the World
Chapter XIX
More Difficulties of the Atomic Theory
Chapter XX
Plato’s Testimony
Chapter XXI
Mechanical Theory
Chapter XXII
Motions of the Stars
Chapter XXIII
Providence in Earthly Things
Chapter XXIV
Rivers and Seas
Chapter XXV
Plants and Animals
Chapter XXVI
Germination of Seeds
Chapter XXVII
Power of Water
Chapter XXVIII
The Human Body
Chapter XXIX
Symmetry of the Body
Chapter XXX
Breath and Blood
Chapter XXXI
The Intestines
Chapter XXXII
Generation
Chapter XXXIII
Correspondences in Creation
Chapter XXXIV
Time of Making the World
Chapter XXXV
A Contest of Hospitality
Chapter XXXVI
Arrangements for To-Morrow
Chapter XXXVII
”The Form of Sound Words, Which Ye Have Heard of Me.”
Chapter XXXVIII
The Chief Man’s House
Chapter XXXIX
Recapitulation of Yesterday’s Argument
Chapter XL
Genesis
Chapter XLI
The Rainbow
Chapter XLII
Types and Forms
Chapter XLIII
Things Apparently Useless and Vile Made by God
Chapter XLIV
Ordinate and Inordinate
Chapter XLV
Motions of the Sun and Moon
Chapter XLVI
Sun and Moon Ministers Both of Good and Evil
Chapter XLVII
Chastisements on the Righteous and the Wicked
Chapter XLVIII
Chastisements for Sins
Chapter XLIX
God’s Precepts Despised
Chapter L
The Flood
Chapter LI
Evils Brought in by Sin
Chapter LII
”No Rose Without Its Thorn.”
Chapter LIII
Everything Has Its Corresponding Contrary
Chapter LIV
An Illustration
Chapter LV
The Two Kingdoms
Chapter LVI
Origin of Evil
Chapter LVII
The Old Man Unconvinced
Chapter LVIII
Sitting in Judgment Upon God
Chapter LIX
The True Prophet
Chapter LX
His Deliverances Not to Be Questioned
Chapter LXI
Ignorance of the Philosophers
Chapter LXII
End of the Conference
Book IX
Chapter I
An Explanation
Chapter II
Preliminaries
Chapter III
Beginning of the Discussion
Chapter IV
Why the Evil Prince Was Made
Chapter V
Necessity of Inequality
Chapter VI
Arrangements of the World for the Exercise of Virtue
Chapter VII
The Old and the New Birth
Chapter VIII
Uses of Evils
Chapter IX
”Conceived in Sin.”
Chapter X
Tow Smeared with Pitch
Chapter XI
Fear
Chapter XII
Astrologers
Chapter XIII
Retribution Here or Hereafter
Chapter XIV
Knowledge Deadens Lusts
Chapter XV
Fear of Men and of God
Chapter XVI
Imperfect Conviction
Chapter XVII
Astrological Lore
Chapter XVIII
The Reply
Chapter XIX
Refutation of Astrology
Chapter XX
Brahmans
Chapter XXI
Districts of Heaven
Chapter XXII
Customs of the Gelones
Chapter XXIII
Manners of the Susidae
Chapter XXIV
Different Customs of Different Countries
Chapter XXV
Not Genesis, But Free-Will
Chapter XXVI
Climates
Chapter XXVII
Doctrine of “Climates” Untenable
Chapter XXVIII
Jewish Customs
Chapter XXIX
The Gospel More Powerful Than “Genesis.”
Chapter XXX
”Genesis” Inconsistent with God’s Justice
Chapter XXXI
Value of Knowledge
Chapter XXXII
Stubborn Facts
Chapter XXXIII
An Approaching Recognition
Chapter XXXIV
The Other Side of the Story
Chapter XXXV
Revelations
Chapter XXXVI
New Revelations
Chapter XXXVII
Another Recognition
Chapter XXXVIII
”Angels Unawares.”
Book X
Chapter I
Probation
Chapter II
A Difficulty
Chapter III
A Suggestion
Chapter IV
Free Inquiry
Chapter V
Good and Evil
Chapter VI
Peter’s Authority
Chapter VII
Clement’s Argument
Chapter VIII
Admitted Evils
Chapter IX
Existence of Evil on Astrological Principles
Chapter X
How to Make Progress
Chapter XI
Test of Astrology
Chapter XII
Astrology Baffled by Free-Will
Chapter XIII
People Admitted
Chapter XIV
No Man Has Universal Knowledge
Chapter XV
Clement’s Disclosure
Chapter XVI
”Would that All God’s People Were Prophets.”
Chapter XVII
Gentile Cosmogony
Chapter XVIII
Family of Saturn
Chapter XIX
Their Destinies
Chapter XX
Doings of Jupiter
Chapter XXI
A Black Catalogue
Chapter XXII
Vile Transformation of Jupiter
Chapter XXIII
Why a God?
Chapter XXIV
Folly of Polytheism
Chapter XXV
Dead Men Deified
Chapter XXVI
Metamorphoses
Chapter XXVII
Inconsistency of Polytheists
Chapter XXVIII
Buttresses of Gentilism
Chapter XXIX
Allegories
Chapter XXX
Cosmogony of Orpheus
Chapter XXXI
Hesiod’s Cosmogony
Chapter XXXII
Allegorical Interpretation
Chapter XXXIII
Allegory of Jupiter, Etc
Chapter XXXIV
Other Allegories
Chapter XXXV
Uselessness of These Allegories
Chapter XXXVI
The Allegories an Afterthought
Chapter XXXVII
Like Gods, Like Worshippers
Chapter XXXVIII
Writings of the Poets
Chapter XXXIX
All for the Best
Chapter XL
Further Information Sought
Chapter XLI
Explanation of Mythology
Chapter XLII
Interpretation of Scripture
Chapter XLIII
A Word of Exhortation
Chapter XLIV
Earnestness
Chapter XLV
All Ought to Repent
Chapter XLVI
The Sure Word of Prophecy
Chapter XLVII
”A Faithful Saying, and Worthy of All Acceptation.”
Chapter XLVIII
Errors of the Philosophers
Chapter XLIX
God’s Long-Suffering
Chapter L
Philosophers Not Benefactors of Men
Chapter LI
Christ the True Prophet
Chapter LII
Appion and Anubion
Chapter LIII
A Transformation
Chapter LIV
Excitement in Antioch
Chapter LV
A Stratagem
Chapter LVI
Simon’s Design in the Transformation
Chapter LVII
Great Grief
Chapter LVIII
How It All Happened
Chapter LIX
A Scene of Mourning
Chapter LX
A Counterplot
Chapter LXI
A Mine Dug
Chapter LXII
A Case of Conscience
Chapter LXIII
A Pious Fraud
Chapter LXIV
A Competition in Lying
Chapter LXV
Success of the Plot
Chapter LXVI
Truth Told by Lying Lips
Chapter LXVII
Faustinianus is Himself Again
Chapter LXVIII
Peter’s Entry into Antioch
Chapter LXIX
Peter’s Thanksgiving
Chapter LXX
Miracles
Chapter LXXI
Success
Chapter LXXII
Happy Ending
The Clementine Homilies
Epistle of Peter to James
Chapter I
Doctrine of Reserve
Chapter II
Misrepresentation of Peter’s Doctrine
Chapter III
Initiation
Chapter IV
An Adjuration Concerning the Receivers of the Book
Chapter V
The Adjuration Accepted
Epistle of Clement to James
Chapter I
Peter’s Martyrdom
Chapter II
Ordination of Clement
Chapter III
Nolo Episcopari
Chapter IV
The Recompense of the Reward
Chapter V
A Charge
Chapter VI
The Duty of a Bishop
Chapter VII
Duties of Presbyters
Chapter VIII
”Do Good Unto All?”
Chapter IX
”Let Brotherly Love Continue.”
Chapter X
”Whatsoever Things are Honest.”
Chapter XI
Doubts to Be Satisfied
Chapter XII
Duties of Deacons
Chapter XIII
Duties of Catechists
Chapter XIV
The Vessel of the Church
Chapter XV
Incidents of the Voyage
Chapter XVI
The Bishop’s Labours and Reward
Chapter XVII
The People’s Duties
Chapter XVIII
”As a Heathen Man and a Publican.”
Chapter XIX
Installation of Clement
Chapter XX
Clement’s Obedience
Homily I
Chapter I
Boyish Questionings
Chapter II
Good Out of Evil
Chapter III
Perplexity
Chapter IV
More Perplexity
Chapter V
A Resolution
Chapter VI
Tidings from Judaea
Chapter VII
The Gospel in Rome
Chapter VIII
Departure from Rome
Chapter IX
Preaching of Barnabas
Chapter X
Cavils of the Philosophers
Chapter XI
Clement’s Zeal
Chapter XII
Clement’s Rebuke of the People
Chapter XIII
Clement Instructed by Barnabas
Chapter XIV
Departure of Barnabas
Chapter XV
Introduction to Peter
Chapter XVI
Peter’s Salutation
Chapter XVII
Questions Propounded
Chapter XVIII
Causes of Ignorance
Chapter XIX
The True Prophet
Chapter XX
Peter’s Satisfaction with Clement
Chapter XXI
Unalterable Conviction
Chapter XXII
Thanksgiving
Homily II
Chapter I
Peter’s Attendants
Chapter II
A Sound Mind in a Sound Body
Chapter III
Forewarned is Forearmed
Chapter IV
A Request
Chapter V
Excellence of the Knowledge of the True Prophet
Chapter VI
The True Prophet
Chapter VII
Unaided Quest of Truth Profitless
Chapter VIII
Test of Truth
Chapter IX
”The Weak Things of the World.”
Chapter X
Test of the Prophet
Chapter XI
Ignorance, Knowledge, Foreknowledge
Chapter XII
Doctrine of the True Prophet
Chapter XIII
Future Rewards and Punishments
Chapter XIV
Righteousness and Unrighteousness
Chapter XV
Pairs
Chapter XVI
Man’s Ways Opposite to God’s
Chapter XVII
First the Worse, Then the Better
Chapter XVIII
Mistake About Simon Magus
Chapter XIX
Justa, a Proselyte
Chapter XX
Divorced for the Faith
Chapter XXI
Justa’s Adopted Sons, Associates with Simon
Chapter XXII
Doctrines of Simon
Chapter XXIII
Simon a Disciple of the Baptist
Chapter XXIV
Electioneering Stratagems
Chapter XXV
Simon’s Deceit
Chapter XXVI
His Wickedness
Chapter XXVII
His Promises
Chapter XXVIII
Fruitless Counsel
Chapter XXIX
Immortality of the Soul
Chapter XXX
An Argument
Chapter XXXI
A Dilemma
Chapter XXXII
Simon’s Prodigies
Chapter XXXIII
Doctrine of Pairs
Chapter XXXIV
Useless and Philanthropic Miracles
Chapter XXXV
Discussion Postponed
Chapter XXXVI
All for the Best
Chapter XXXVII
Spies in the Enemy’s Camp
Chapter XXXVIII
Corruption of the Law
Chapter XXXIX
Tactics
Chapter XL
Preliminary Instruction
Chapter XLI
Asking for Information, Not Contradiction
Chapter XLII
Right Notions of God Essential to Holiness
Chapter XLIII
A Priori Argument on the Divine Attributes
Chapter XLIV
The Same Continued
Chapter XLV
How God is to Be Thought of
Chapter XLVI
Judgment to Come
Chapter XLVII
A Pertinent Question
Chapter XLVIII
A Particular Case
Chapter XLIX
Reductio A.D. Absurdum
Chapter L
A Satisfactory Answer
Chapter LI
Weigh in the Balance
Chapter LII
Sins of the Saints Denied
Chapter LIII
Close of the Conference
Homily III
Chapter I
The Morning of the Discussion
Chapter II
Simon’s Design
Chapter III
His Object
Chapter IV
Snares Laid for the Gentiles
Chapter V
Use of Errors
Chapter VI
Purgatory and Hell
Chapter VII
What is Impiety?
Chapter VIII
Wiles of the Devil
Chapter IX
Uncertainty of the Scriptures
Chapter X
Simon’s Intention
Chapter XI
Distinction Between Prediction and Prophecy
Chapter XII
The Same
Chapter XIII
Prophetic Knowledge Constant
Chapter XIV
Prophetic Spirit Constant
Chapter XV
Christ’s Prophecies
Chapter XVI
Doctrine of Conjunction
Chapter XVII
Whether Adam Had the Spirit
Chapter XVIII
Adam Not Ignorant
Chapter XIX
Reign of Christ
Chapter XX
Christ the Only Prophet Has Appeared in Different Ages
Chapter XXI
The Eating of the Forbidden Fruit Denied
Chapter XXII
Male and Female
Chapter XXIII
Two Kinds of Prophecy
Chapter XXIV
The Prophetess a Misleader
Chapter XXV
Cain’s Name and Nature
Chapter XXVI
Abel’s Name and Nature
Chapter XXVII
The Prophet and the Prophetess
Chapter XXVIII
Spiritual Adultery
Chapter XXIX
The Signal Given
Chapter XXX
Apostolic Salutation
Chapter XXXI
Faith in God
Chapter XXXII
Invitation
Chapter XXXIII
Works of Creation
Chapter XXXIV
Extent of Creation
Chapter XXXV
”These are a Part of His Ways.”
Chapter XXXVI
Dominion Over the Creatures
Chapter XXXVII
”Whom to Know is Life Eternal.”
Chapter XXXVIII
Simon’s Challenge
Chapter XXXIX
Defects Ascribed to God
Chapter XL
Peter’s Answer
Chapter XLI
”Status Quaestionis.”
Chapter XLII
Was Adam Blind?
Chapter XLIII
God’s Foreknowledge
Chapter XLIV
God’s Decrees
Chapter XLV
Sacrifices
Chapter XLVI
Disparagements of God
Chapter XLVII
Foreknowledge of Moses
Chapter XLVIII
Test of Truth
Chapter XLIX
The True Prophet
Chapter L
His Teaching Concerning the Scriptures
Chapter LI
His Teaching Concerning the Law
Chapter LII
Other Sayings of Christ
Chapter LIII
Other Sayings of Christ
Chapter LIV
Other Sayings
Chapter LV
Teaching of Christ
Chapter LVI
Teaching of Christ
Chapter LVII
Teaching of Christ
Chapter LVIII
Flight of Simon
Chapter LIX
Peter’s Resolution to Follow
Chapter LX
Successor to Be Appointed
Chapter LXI
Monarchy
Chapter LXII
Obedience Leads to Peace
Chapter LXIII
Zacchaeus Appointed
Chapter LXIV
The Bishopric
Chapter LXV
Nolo Episcopari
Chapter LXVI
Danger of Disobedience
Chapter LXVII
Duties of Church Office-Bearers
Chapter LXVIII
”Marriage Always Honourable.”
Chapter LXIX
”Not Forsaking the Assembling of Yourselves Together.”
Chapter LXX
”Hear the Bishop.”
Chapter LXXI
Various Duties of Christians
Chapter LXXII
Ordination
Chapter LXXIII
Baptisms
Homily IV
Chapter I
Bernice’s Hospitality
Chapter II
Simon’s Practices
Chapter III
Object of the Mission
Chapter IV
Simon’s Doings
Chapter V
Discretion the Better Part of Valour
Chapter VI
Simon’s Departure
Chapter VII
Appion’s Salutation
Chapter VIII
A Challenge
Chapter IX
Unworthy Ends of Philosophers
Chapter X
A Cool Retreat
Chapter XI
Truth and Custom
Chapter XII
Genesis
Chapter XIII
Destiny
Chapter XIV
”Doctrine According to Godliness.”
Chapter XV
Wickedness of the Gods
Chapter XVI
Wickedness of Jupiter
Chapter XVII
”Their Makers are Like Unto Them.”
Chapter XVIII
Second Nature
Chapter XIX
”Where Ignorance is Bliss.”
Chapter XX
False Theories of Philosophers
Chapter XXI
Evils of Adultery
Chapter XXII
A More Excellent Way
Chapter XXIII
”Whither Shall I Go from Thy Presence?”
Chapter XXIV
Allegory
Chapter XXV
An Engagement for To-Morrow
Homily V
Chapter I
Appion Does Not Appear
Chapter II
Clement’s Previous Knowledge of Appion
Chapter III
Clement’s Trick
Chapter IV
Appion’s Undertaking
Chapter V
Theory of Magic
Chapter VI
Scruples
Chapter VII
A Distinction with a Difference
Chapter VIII
Flattery or Magic
Chapter IX
A Love-Letter
Chapter X
The Lover to the Beloved One
Chapter XI
”All Uncleanness with Greediness.”
Chapter XII
Jupiter’s Amours
Chapter XIII
Jupiter’s Amours Continued
Chapter XIV
Jupiter’s Undisguised Amours
Chapter XV
Unnatural Lusts
Chapter XVI
Praise of Unchastity
Chapter XVII
The Constellations
Chapter XVIII
The Philosophers Advocates of Adultery
Chapter XIX
Close of the Love-Letter
Chapter XX
The Use Made of It
Chapter XXI
Answer to Appion’s Letter
Chapter XXII
Lying Fables
Chapter XXIII
The Gods No Gods
Chapter XXIV
If a Principle Be Good, Carry It Out
Chapter XXV
Better to Marry Than to Burn
Chapter XXVI
Close of the Answer
Chapter XXVII
A Reason for Hatred
Chapter XXVIII
The Hoax Confessed
Chapter XXIX
Appion’s Resentment
Chapter XXX
A Discussion Promised
Homily VI
Chapter I
Clement Meets Appion
Chapter II
The Myths are Not to Be Taken Literally
Chapter III
Appion Proceeds to Interpret the Myths
Chapter IV
Origin of Chaos
Chapter V
Kronos and Rhea Explained
Chapter VI
Phanes and Pluto
Chapter VII
Poseidon, Zeus, and Metis
Chapter VIII
Pallas and Hera
Chapter IX
Artemis
Chapter X
All Such Stories are Allegorical
Chapter XI
Clement Has Heard All This Before
Chapter XII
Epitome of Appion’s Explanation
Chapter XIII
Kronos and Aphrodite
Chapter XIV
Peleus and Thetis, Prometheus, Achilles, and Polyxena
Chapter XV
The Judgment of Paris
Chapter XVI
Hercules
Chapter XVII
They are Blameworthy Who Invented Such Stories
Chapter XVIII
The Same
Chapter XIX
None of These Allegories are Consistent
Chapter XX
These Gods Were Really Wicked Magicians
Chapter XXI
Their Graves are Still to Be Seen
Chapter XXII
Their Contemporaries, Therefore, Did Not Look on Them as Gods
Chapter XXIII
The Egyptians Pay Divine Honours to a Man
Chapter XXIV
What is Not God
Chapter XXV
The Universe is the Product of Mind
Chapter XXVI
Peter Arrives from Caesarea
Homily VII
Chapter I
Peter Addresses the People
Chapter II
Reason of Simon’s Power
Chapter III
The Remedy
Chapter IV
The Golden Rule
Chapter V
Peter Departs for Sidon
Chapter VI
Peter in Sidon
Chapter VII
The Two Paths
Chapter VIII
The Service of God’s Appointment
Chapter IX
Simon Attacks Peter
Chapter X
Simon is Driven Away
Chapter XI
The Way of Salvation
Chapter XII
Peter Goes to Byblus and Tripolis
Homily VIII
Chapter I
Peter’s Arrival at Tripolis
Chapter II
Peter’s Thoughtfulness
Chapter III
A Conversation Interrupted
Chapter IV
Many Called
Chapter V
Faith the Gift of God
Chapter VI
Concealment and Revelation
Chapter VII
Moses and Christ
Chapter VIII
A Large Congregation
Chapter IX
”Vindicate the Ways of God to Men.”
Chapter X
The Original Law
Chapter XI
Cause of the Fall of Man
Chapter XII
Metamorphoses of the Angels
Chapter XIII
The Fall of the Angels
Chapter XIV
Their Discoveries
Chapter XV
The Giants
Chapter XVI
Cannibalism
Chapter XVII
The Flood
Chapter XVIII
The Law to the Survivors
Chapter XIX
The Law to the Giants or Demons
Chapter XX
Willing Captives
Chapter XXI
Temptation of Christ
Chapter XXII
The Marriage Supper
Chapter XXIII
The Assembly Dismissed
Chapter XXIV
The Sick Healed
Homily IX
Chapter I
Peter’s Discourse Resumed
Chapter II
Monarchy and Polyarchy
Chapter III
Family of Noe
Chapter IV
Zoroaster
Chapter V
Hero-Worship
Chapter VI
Fire-Worship
Chapter VII
Sacrificial Orgies
Chapter VIII
The Best Merchandise
Chapter IX
How Demons Get Power Over Men
Chapter X
How They are to Be Expelled
Chapter XI
Unbelief the Demon’s Stronghold
Chapter XII
Theory of Disease
Chapter XIII
Deceits of the Demons
Chapter XIV
More Tricks
Chapter XV
Test of Idols
Chapter XVI
Powers of the Demons
Chapter XVII
Reasons Why Their Deceits are Not Detected
Chapter XVIII
Props of the System
Chapter XIX
Privileges of the Baptized
Chapter XX
”Not Almost, But Altogether Such as I Am.”
Chapter XXI
The Demons Subject to the Believer
Chapter XXII
”Rather Rejoice.”
Chapter XXIII
The Sick Healed
Homily X
Chapter I
The Third Day in Tripolis
Chapter II
Ignorance and Error
Chapter III
Man the Lord of All
Chapter IV
Faith and Duty
Chapter V
The Fear of God
Chapter VI
Restoration of the Divine Image
Chapter VII
Unprofitableness of Idols
Chapter VIII
No Gods Which are Made with Hands
Chapter IX
”Eyes Have They, But They See Not.”
Chapter X
Idolatry a Delusion of the Serpent
Chapter XI
Why the Serpent Tempts to Sin
Chapter XII
Ignorantia Neminem Excusat
Chapter XIII
Condemnation of the Ignorant
Chapter XIV
Polytheistic Illustration
Chapter XV
Its Inconclusiveness
Chapter XVI
Gods of the Egyptians
Chapter XVII
The Egyptians’ Defence of Their System
Chapter XVIII
Answer to the Egyptians
Chapter XIX
God’s Peculiar Attribute
Chapter XX
Neither the World Nor Any of Its Parts Can Be God
Chapter XXI
Idols Not Animated by the Divine Spirit
Chapter XXII
Confutation of Idol-Worship
Chapter XXIII
Folly of Idolatry
Chapter XXIV
Impotence of Idols
Chapter XXV
Servants Become Masters
Chapter XXVI
The Sick Healed
Homily XI
Chapter I
Morning Exercises
Chapter II
”Giving All Diligence.”
Chapter III
”Behold What Indignation.”
Chapter IV
The Golden Rule
Chapter V
Forasmuch as Ye Did It Unto One of These
Chapter VI
Why God Suffers Objects of Idolatry to Subsist
Chapter VII
”Let Both Grow Together Till the Harvest.”
Chapter VIII
Liberty and Necessity
Chapter IX
God a Jealous God
Chapter X
The Creatures Avenge God’s Cause
Chapter XI
Immortality of the Soul
Chapter XII
Idols Unprofitable
Chapter XIII
Arguments in Favour of Idolatry Answered
Chapter XIV
Heathen Orgies
Chapter XV
Heathen Worshippers Under the Power of the Demon
Chapter XVI
All Things Work for Good to Them that Love God
Chapter XVII
Speaking the Truth in Love
Chapter XVIII
Charming of the Serpent
Chapter XIX
Not Peace, But a Sword
Chapter XX
What If It Be Already Kindled?
Chapter XXI
”If I Be a Father, Where is My Fear?”
Chapter XXII
”The Gods that Have Not Made the Heavens.”
Chapter XXIII
”To Whom Much is Given.”
Chapter XXIV
”Born of Water.”
Chapter XXV
Good Works to Be Well Done
Chapter XXVI
Baptism
Chapter XXVII
All Need Baptism
Chapter XXVIII
Purification
Chapter XIX
Outward and Inward Purity
Chapter XXX
”Whatsoever Things are Pure.”
Chapter XXXI
”What Do Ye More Than Others?”
Chapter XXXII
”To Whom Much is Given.”
Chapter XXXIII
The Queen of the South and the Men of Nineveh
Chapter XXXIV
Peter’s Daily Work
Chapter XXXV
”Beware of False Prophets.”
Chapter XXXVI
Farewell to Tripolis
Homily XII
Chapter I
Two Bands
Chapter II
Love of Preachers and Their Converts
Chapter III
Submission
Chapter IV
Clement’s Joy
Chapter V
Clement’s Office of Service
Chapter VI
Peter’s Frugality
Chapter VII
”Not to Be Ministered Unto, But to Minister.”
Chapter VIII
Family History
Chapter IX
The Lost Ones
Chapter X
The Seeker Lost
Chapter XI
The Afflictions of the Righteous
Chapter XII
A Pleasure Trip
Chapter XIII
A Woman of a Sorrowful Spirit
Chapter XIV
Balm in Gilead
Chapter XV
The Woman’s Story
Chapter XVI
The Shipwreck
Chapter XVII
The Fruitless Search
Chapter XVIII
Trouble Upon Trouble
Chapter XIX
Evasions
Chapter XX
Peter’s Account of the Matter
Chapter XXI
A Disclosure
Chapter XXII
The Lost Found
Chapter XXIII
Reward of Hospitality
Chapter XXIV
All Well Arranged
Chapter XXV
Philanthropy and Friendship
Chapter XXVI
What is Philanthropy
Chapter XXVII
Who Can Judge
Chapter XXVIII
Difficulty of Judging
Chapter XXIX
Sufferings of the Good
Chapter XXX
Offences Must Come
Chapter XXXI
”Howbeit, They Meant It Not.”
Chapter XXXII
The Golden Rule
Chapter XXXIII
Fear and Love
Homily XIII
Chapter I
Journey to Laodicea
Chapter II
Peter Relates to Nicetas and Aquila the History of Clement and His Family
Chapter III
Recognition of Nicetas and Aquila
Chapter IV
The Mother Must Not Take Food with Her Son. The Reason Stated
Chapter V
Mattidia Wishes to Be Baptized
Chapter VI
The Sons Reveal Themselves to the Mother
Chapter VII
Nicetas Tells What Befell Him
Chapter VIII
Nicetas Like to Be Deceived by Simon Magus
Chapter IX
The Mother Begs Baptism for Herself and Her Hostess
Chapter X
Mattidia Values Baptism Aright
Chapter XI
Mattidia Has Unintentionally Fasted One Day
Chapter XII
The Difficulty Solved
Chapter XIII
Peter on Chastity
Chapter XIV
Peter’s Speech Continued
Chapter XV
Peter’s Speech Continued
Chapter XVI
Peter’s Speech Continued
Chapter XVII
Peter’s Speech Continued
Chapter XVIII
Peter’s Speech Continued
Chapter XIX
Peter’s Speech Ended
Chapter XX
Peter Addresses Mattidia
Chapter XXI
The Same Subject Continued
Homily XIV
Chapter I
Mattidia is Baptized in the Sea
Chapter II
The Reason of Peter’s Lateness
Chapter III
The Old Man Does Not Believe in God or Providence
Chapter IV
Peter’s Arguments Against Genesis
Chapter V
Practical Refutation of Genesis
Chapter VI
The Old Man Opposes His Personal Experience to the Argument of Peter
Chapter VII
The Old Man Tells His Story
Chapter VIII
The Old Man Gives Information in Regard to Faustus the Father of Clement
Chapter IX
Faustus Himself Appears
Chapter X
Faustus Explains His Narrative to Peter
Chapter XI
Discussion on Genesis
Chapter XII
Clement Undertakes the Discussion
Homily XV
Chapter I
Peter Wishes to Convert Faustus
Chapter II
Reason for Listening to Peter’s Arguments
Chapter III
Obstacles to Faith
Chapter IV
Providence Seen in the Events of the Life of Faustus and His Family
Chapter V
Difference Between the True Religion and Philosophy
Chapter VI
The Love of Man
Chapter VII
The Explanation of a Parable; The Present and the Future Life
Chapter VIII
The Present and the Future
Chapter IX
Possessions are Transgressions
Chapter X
Poverty Not Necessarily Righteous
Chapter XI
Exposition of the True Religion Promised
Homily XVI
Chapter I
Simon Wishes to Discuss with Peter the Unity of God
Chapter II
The Same Subject Continued
Chapter III
The Mode of the Discussion
Chapter IV
The Prejudices of Faustus Rather on the Side of Simon Than on that of Peter
Chapter V
Peter Commences the Discussion
Chapter VI
Simon Appeals to the Old Testament to Prove that There are Many Gods
Chapter VII
Peter Appeals to the Old Testament to Prove the Unity of God
Chapter VIII
Simon and Peter Continue the Discussion
Chapter IX
Simon Tries to Show that the Scriptures Contradict Themselves
Chapter X
Peter’s Explanation of the Apparent Contradictions of Scripture
Chapter XI
Gen. I. 26 Appealed to by Simon
Chapter XII
Peter’s Explanation of the Passage
Chapter XIII
The Contradictions of the Scriptures Intended to Try Those Who Read Them
Chapter XIV
Other Beings Called Gods
Chapter XV
Christ Not God, But the Son of God
Chapter XVI
The Unbegotten and the Begotten Necessarily Different from Each Other
Chapter XVII
The Nature of God
Chapter XVIII
The Name of God
Chapter XIX
The Shape of God in Man
Chapter XX
The Character of God
Chapter XXI
Simon Promises to Appeal to the Teaching of Christ. Peter Dismisses the Multitudes
Homily XVII
Chapter I
Simon Comes to Peter
Chapter II
Simon’s Speech Against Peter
Chapter III
Simon’s Accusation of Peter
Chapter IV
It is Asserted that Christ’s Teaching is Different from Peter’s
Chapter V
Jesus Inconsistent in His Teaching
Chapter VI
Peter Goes Out to Answer Simon
Chapter VII
Man in the Shape of God
Chapter VIII
God’s Figure: Simon’s Objection Therefrom Refuted
Chapter IX
God the Centre or Heart of the Universe
Chapter X
The Nature and Shape of God
Chapter XI
The Fear of God
Chapter XII
The Fear and Love of God
Chapter XIII
The Evidence of the Senses Contrasted with that from Supernatural Vision
Chapter XIV
The Evidence of the Senses More Trustworthy Than that of Supernatural Vision
Chapter XV
The Evidence from Dreams Discussed
Chapter XVI
None But Evil Demons Appear to the Impious
Chapter XVII
The Impious See True Dreams and Visions
Chapter XVIII
The Nature of Revelation
Chapter XIX
Opposition to Peter Unreasonable
Chapter XX
Another Subject for Discussion Proposed
Homily XVIII
Chapter I
Simon Maintains that the Framer of the World is Not the Highest God
Chapter II
Definition of Goodness and Justice
Chapter III
God Both Good and Just
Chapter IV
The Unrevealed God
Chapter V
Peter Doubts Simon’s Honesty
Chapter VI
The Nature of Revelation
Chapter VII
Simon Confesses His Ignorance
Chapter VIII
The Work of Revelation Belongs to the Son Alone
Chapter IX
How Simon Bears His Exposure
Chapter X
Peter’s Reply to Simon
Chapter XI
Simon Professes to Utter His Real Sentiments
Chapter XII
Simon’s Opinions Expounded by Peter
Chapter XIII
Peter’s Explanation of the Passage
Chapter XIV
Simon Refuted
Chapter XV
Matthew XI. 25 Discussed
Chapter XVI
These Things Hidden Justly from the Wise
Chapter XVII
The Way to the Kingdom Not Concealed from the Israelites
Chapter XVIII
Isaiah I. 3 Explained
Chapter XIX
Misconception of God in the Old Testament
Chapter XX
Some Parts of the Old Testament Written to Try Us
Chapter XXI
Simon’s Astonishment at Peter’s Treatment of the Scriptures
Chapter XXII
Peter Worships One God
Chapter XXIII
Simon Retires
Homily XIX
Chapter I
Simon Undertakes to Prove that the Creator of the World is Not Blameless
Chapter II
The Existence of the Devil Affirmed
Chapter III
Peter Refuses to Discuss Certain Questions in Regard to the Devil
Chapter IV
Suppositions in Regard to the Devil’s Origin
Chapter V
God Not Deserving of Blame in Permitting the Existence of the Devil
Chapter VI
Peter Accuses Simon of Being Worse Than the Devil
Chapter VII
Peter Suspects Simon of Not Believing Even in a God
Chapter VIII
Peter Undertakes to Discuss the Devil’s Origin
Chapter IX
Theories in Regard to the Origin of the Devil
Chapter X
The Absolute God Entirely Incomprehensible by Man
Chapter XI
The Application of the Attributes of Man to God
Chapter XII
God Produced the Wicked One, But Not Evil
Chapter XIII
God the Maker of the Devil
Chapter XIV
Is Matter Eternal?
Chapter XV
Sin the Cause of Evil
Chapter XVI
Why the Wicked One is Entrusted with Power
Chapter XVII
The Devil Has Not Equal Power with God
Chapter XVIII
Is the Devil a Relation?
Chapter XIX
Some Actions Really Wicked
Chapter XX
Pain and Death the Result of Sin
Chapter XXI
The Uses of Lust, Anger, Grief
Chapter XXII
Sins of Ignorance
Chapter XXIII
The Inequalities of Lot in Human Life
Chapter XXIV
Simon Rebuked by Faustus
Chapter XXV
Simon Retires. Sophonias Asks Peter to State His Real Opinions in Regard to Evil
Homily XX
Chapter I
Peter is Willing to Gratify Sophonias
Chapter II
The Two Ages
Chapter III
The Work of the Good One and of the Evil One
Chapter IV
Men Sin Through Ignorance
Chapter V
Sophonias Maintains that God Cannot Produce What is Unlike Himself
Chapter VI
God’s Power of Changing Himself
Chapter VII
The Objection Answered, that One Cannot Change Himself
Chapter VIII
The Origin of the Good One Different from that of the Evil One
Chapter IX
Why the Wicked One is Appointed Over the Wicked by the Righteous God
Chapter X
Why Some Believe, and Others Do Not
Chapter XI
Arrival of Appion and Annubion
Chapter XII
Faustus Appears to His Friends with the Face of Simon
Chapter XIII
The Flight of Simon
Chapter XIV
The Change in the Form of Faustus Caused by Simon
Chapter XV
The Repentance of Faustus
Chapter XVI
Why Simon Gave to Faustus His Own Shape
Chapter XVII
Annubion’s Services to Faustus
Chapter XVIII
Peter Promises to Restore to Faustus His Own Shape
Chapter XIX
Peter’s Instructions to Faustus
Chapter XX
Faustus, His Wife, and Sons, Prepare to Go to Antioch
Chapter XXI
Appion and Athenodorus Return in Quest of Faustus
Chapter XXII
Appion and Athenodorus Return to Simon
Chapter XXIII
Peter Goes to Antioch
APOCRYPHA OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
The Protevangelium of James
The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
The Gospel of the Nativity of Mary
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
The History of Joseph the Carpenter
The Gospel of Thomas
First Greek Form
Second Greek Form
Latin Form
Here Beginneth the Treatise of the Boyhood of Jesus According to Thomas
Chapter I
How Mary and Joseph Fled with Him into Egypt
Chapter II
How a Schoolmaster Thrust Him Out of the City
Chapter III
How Jesus Went Out of Egypt
Chapter IV
What the Lord Jesus Did in the City of Nazareth
Chapter V
How the Citizens Were Enraged Against Joseph on Account of the Doings of Jesus
Chapter VI
How Jesus Was Treated by the Schoolmaster
Chapter VII
How Jesus Raised a Boy to Life
Chapter VIII
How Jesus Healed a Boy’s Foot
Chapter IX
How Jesus Carried Water in a Cloak
Chapter X
How Jesus Sowed Wheat
Chapter XI
How Jesus Made a Short Piece of Wood of the Same Length as a Longer One
Chapter XII
How Jesus Was Handed Over to Learn His Letters
Chapter XIII
How He Was Handed Over to Another Master
Chapter XIV
How Jesus Delivered James from the Bite of a Serpent
Chapter XV
How Jesus Raised a Boy to Life
The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour
The Gospel of Nicodemus
Part I
The Acts of Pilate
First Greek Form
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Part I
The Acts of Pilate
Second Greek Form
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Part II
The Descent of Christ into Hell
Greek Form
Chapter 1 (17)
Chapter 2 (18)
Chapter 3 (19)
Chapter 4 (20)
Chapter 5 (21)
Chapter 6 (22)
Chapter 7 (23)
Chapter 8 (24)
Chapter 9 (25)
Chapter 10 (26)
Chapter 11 (27)
Part I
The Acts of Pilate
Latin Form
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Part II
Christ’s Descent into Hell
Latin. First Version
Chapter 1 (17)
Chapter 2 (18)
Chapter 3 (19)
Chapter 4 (20)
Chapter 5 (21)
Chapter 6 (22)
Chapter 7 (23)
Chapter 8 (24)
Chapter 9 (25)
Chapter 10 (26)
Chapter 11 (27)
Chapter 12 (28)
Chapter 13 (29)
Part II
Christ’s Descent into Hell
Latin. Second Version
Chapter 1 (17)
Chapter 2 (18)
Chapter 3 (19)
Chapter 4 (20)
Chapter 5 (21)
Chapter 6 (22)
Chapter 7 (23)
Chapter 8 (24)
Chapter 9 (25)
Chapter 10 (26)
Chapter 11 (27)
The Letter of Pontius Pilate, Which He Wrote to the Roman Emperor, Concerning Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Report of Pilate the Procurator Concerning Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Report of Pontius Pilate, Procurator of Judaea, Sent to Rome to Tiberius Caesar
The Giving Up of Pontius Pilate
The Death of Pilate, Who Condemned Jesus
The Narrative of Joseph
Narrative of Joseph of Arimathaea, That Begged the Lord’s Body; In Which Also He Brings In the Cases of the Two Robbers
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
The Avenging of the Saviour
Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
The Story of Perpetua
Acts of Paul and Thecla
The Acts of Barnabus
The Journeyings and Martyrdom of St. Barnabas the Apostle
The Acts of Philip
Of the Journeyings of Philip the Apostle
Acts of Saint Philip the Apostle When He Went to Upper Hellas
Addition to Acts of Philip
Acts and Martyrdom of the Holy Apostle Andrew
Acts of Andrew and Matthias
In the City of the Man-eaters
Acts of Peter and Andrew
From a Bodleian ms
Acts and Martyrdom of St. Matthew the Apostle
Acts of the Holy Apostle Thomas
Acts of the Holy Apostle Thomas, When He Came into India, and Built the Palace in the Heavens
About the Dragon and the Young Man
About the Demon that Dwelt in the Woman
About the Young Man Who Killed the Maiden
Consummation of Thomas the Apostle
Martyrdom of the Holy and Glorious Apostle Bartholomew
Acts of the Holy Apostle Thaddaeus, One of the Twelve
Acts of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
About His Exile and Departure
Revelation of Moses
Revelation of Esdras
Word and Revelation of Esdras, the Holy Prophet and Beloved of God
Revelation of Paul
Revelation of John
Revelation of Saint John the Theologian
The Book of John Concerning the Falling Asleep of Mary
The Account of St. John the Theologian of the Falling Asleep of the Holy Mother of God
The Passing of Mary
First Latin Form
The Passing of Mary
Second Latin Form
THE DECRETALS
The Epistles of Zephyrinus
The First Epistle. To All the Bishops of Sicily
The Second Epistle
To the Bishops of the Province of Egypt
I
On the Spoliation or Expulsion of certain Bishops
II
On the Ordination of Presbyters and Deacons
The Epistles of Pope Callistus
The First Epistle
To Bishop Benedictus
I
(Of the seasons for fasting.)
II
(Of accusations against doctors.)
The Second Epistle
To All the Bishops of Gaul
I
(Of those who conspire against bishops, or who take part with such.)
II
(Of those who have intercourse with excommunicated persons, or with unbelievers.)
III
(That no bishop should presume in anything pertaining to another’s parish, and of the transference of bishops.)
IV
(Of marriages among blood-relations, and of those who are born of them; and of accusations which the laws reject.)
V
(Of those who ought not to be admitted to prefer an accusation, or to bear witness; and that evidence is not to be given but on things happening in the person’s presence.)
VI
(As to whether a priest may minister after a lapse.)
The Epistle of Pope Urban First
I
Of the life in common, and of the reason why the Church has begun to hold property
II
Of the persons by whom, and the uses for which, ecclesiastical property should be managed, and of the invaders thereof
III
As to any one’s attempting to take from the Church the right of holding property
IV
Of the seats of the bishops
V
That no one should have intercourse with those with whom the bishop has no intercourse, or receive those whom he rejects
VI
Of the engagement made in baptism, and of those who have given themselves to the life in common
VII
Of the imposition of the bishop’s hand
The Epistles of Pope Pontianus
The First Epistle
To Felix Subscribonius
The Second Epistle
To All Bishops
The Epistle of Pope Anterus
The Epistles of Pope Fabian
The First Epistle
To All the Ministers of the Church Catholic
The Second Epistle
To All the Bishops of the East
I
That new chrism should be made every year, and the old be burnt
II
Of the right of bishops not to be accused or hurt by detraction
The Third Epistle
To Bishop Hilary
I
Of those who ought not to be admitted to the right of accusation
II
Of extraneous judgments
III
Of the arraigned
IV
Of the case of any one bringing forward a charge in passion, or failing to prove his allegations
V
On the question of an accused bishop appealing to the seat of the apostles
Decrees of Fabian
Taken from the Decretal of Gratian
The Decrees of the Same, from the Codex of Decrees in Sixteen Books, from the Fifth Book, and the Seventh and Ninth Chapters
MEMOIRS OF EDESSA AND OTHER ANCIENT SYRIAC DOCUMENTS
The Story Concerning the King of Edessa
A Canticle of Mar Jacob the Teacher on Edessa
Extracts from Various Books Concerning Abgar the King and Addaeus the Apostle
I
Of the blessed Addaeus the apostle. From his teaching which he gave in Edessa before Abgar the King and the assembly of the city
II
From the teaching of Addaeus the apostle, which was spoken in the city of Edessa
III
From the epistle of Addaeus the apostle, which he spake in the city of Edessa
IV
V
VI
From the departure of Marath Mary from the world, and the birth and childhood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Book the Second
VII
From The Homily Composed By The Holy Mar Jacob, The Teacher, On The Fall Of Idols
VIII
From the homily about the town of Antioch
The Teaching of Addaeus the Apostle
Syriac Calendar
The Teaching of the Apostles
The Teaching of Simon Cephas in the City of Rome
Acts of Sharbil, Who Was a Priest of Idols, and Was Converted to the Confession of Christianity in Christ
Further, the Martyrdom of Barsamya, the Bishop of the Blessed City Edessa
Martyrdom of Habib the Deacon
Martyrdom of the Holy Confessors Shamuna, Guria, and Habib, from Simeon Metaphrastes
Moses of Chorene
History of Armenia
I
Reign of Abgar; Armenia becomes completely tributary to the Romans; war with Herod’s troops; his brother’s son, Joseph, is killed
II
Founding of the town of Edessa; brief account of the race of our illuminator
III
Abgar comes into the East, maintains Ardaches upon the throne of Persia; reconciles his brothers from whom our illuminator and his relations are descended
IV
Abgar returns from the east; he gives help to Aretas in a war against Herod the Tetrarch
V
Abgar sends princes to Marinus; these deputies see our Saviour Christ; beginning of the conversion of Abgar
VI
Abgar’s letter to the Saviour Jesus Christ
VII
Answer to Abgar’s letter, which the apostle Thomas wrote to this prince by command of the Saviour
VIII
Preaching of the apostle Thaddaeus at Edessa; copy of five letters
IX
Martyrdom of our apostles
X
Reign of Sanadroug; murder of Abgar’s children; the princess Helena
XI
Restoration of the town of Medzpine; name of Sanadroug; his death
Homilies, Composed by Mar Jacob
Homily on Habib the Martyr, Composed by Mar Jacob
A Homily on Guria and Shamuna, Composed by Mar Jacob
Bardesan
The Book of the Laws of Divers Countries
A Letter of Mara, Son of Serapion
Ambrose
REMAINS OF THE SECOND AND THIRD CENTURIES
Quadratus, Bishop of Athens
Aristo of Pella
Melito, the Philosopher
I
A Discourse Which Was in the Presence of Antoninus Caesar, and He Exhorted The Said Caesar to Acquaint Himself with God, and Showed to Him the Way of Truth
II
From the Discourse on Soul and Body
III
From the Discourse on the Cross
IV
On Faith
V
VI
He that bore up the earth was borne up on a tree. The Lord was subjected to ignominy with naked body—God put to death, the King of Israel slain!
Fragments
I
From the Work on the Passover
II
From the Apology Addressed to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
III
From the Same Apology
IV
From the Book of Extracts
V
From the Catena on Genesis
VI
Two Scholia on Genesis XXII. 13
VII
On the Nature of Christ
VIII
From the Oration on Our Lord’s Passion
IX
Hegesippus
Fragments from His Five Books of Commentaries on the Acts of the Church
Concerning the Martyrdom of James, the Brother of the Lord, from Book V
Concerning the Relatives of Our Saviour
Concerning the Martyrdom of Symeon the son of Clopas, Bishop of Jerusalem
Concerning His Journey to Rome, and the Jewish Sects
Dionysius, Bishop of Corinth
Rhodon
Maximus, Bishop of Jerusalem
Claudius Apollinaris, Bishop of Hierapolis, and Apologist
Polycrates, Bishop of Ephesus
Theophilus, Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine
Serapion, Bishop of Antioch
Apollonius
Pantaenus, the Alexandrian Philosopher
Pseud-Irenaeus
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