This is an index of all files in the EWTN "Patristics" Document Library as of 6/14/2007 sorted by library and title


LIBRARY - FILENAME - TITLE
AUTHOR
DESCIPTION

1. Patristics - ANF6-1.TXT - A Declaration of Faith The Creed or Exposition of Faith
Gregory Thaumaturgos (Gregory the Wonder-Worker)
Short creed restricted to trinitarian dogma.

2. Patristics - ANF6-1.ZIP - A Declaration of Faith The Creed or Exposition of Faith
Gregory Thaumaturgos (Gregory the Wonder-Worker)
Short creed restricted to trinitarian dogma.

3. Patristics - ANF6-2.TXT - A Metaphrase of the Book of Ecclesiastes The Metaphrase of Ecclesiastes
Gregory Thaumaturgos (Gregory the Wonder-Worker)
Paraphrase of the Septuagint text of Ecclesiastes.

4. Patristics - ANF6-2.ZIP - A Metaphrase of the Book of Ecclesiastes The Metaphrase of Ecclesiastes
Gregory Thaumaturgos (Gregory the Wonder-Worker)
Paraphrase of the Septuagint text of Ecclesiastes.

5. Patristics - ANF2-4.TXT - A Plea for the Christians
Athenagoras of Athens
The Supplication for the Christians. Apology. c. 177, addressed to Emperors Marcus Aurelius Antoninus and and Lucius Aurelius Commodus. The Christians suffer unjustly. Refutes accusations of atheism, cannibalism, Oedipean incest. First attempt to prove monotheism scientifically. Avoids subordinationism of the other Greek apologists. Angels. Inspiration of Scripture. Virginity, marriage, abortion, infanticide. No remarriage after death of spouse.

6. Patristics - ANF2-4.ZIP - A Plea for the Christians
Athenagoras of Athens
The Supplication for the Christians. Apology. c. 177, addressed to Emperors Marcus Aurelius Antoninus and and Lucius Aurelius Commodus. The Christians suffer unjustly. Refutes accusations of atheism, cannibalism, Oedipean incest. First attempt to prove monotheism scientifically. Avoids subordinationism of the other Greek apologists. Angels. Inspiration of Scripture. Virginity, marriage, abortion, infanticide. No remarriage after death of spouse.

7. Patristics - ANF7-11.TXT - A Poem on the Passion of the Lord
Lactantius, spur.
Formerly ascribed to Lactantius but certainly not by him.

8. Patristics - ANF7-11.ZIP - A Poem on the Passion of the Lord
Lactantius, spur.
Formerly ascribed to Lactantius but certainly not by him.

9. Patristics - ANF6-5.TXT - A Sectional Confession of Faith
Apollinaris of Laodicea (Gregory Thaumaturgos)
Detailed Confession of Faith. A.'s followers attributed certain of his works to orthodox writers to camouflage the fact that the real author was a heretic. Thus the Confession of Faith was ascribed to Gregory Thaumaturgos.

10. Patristics - ANF6-5.ZIP - A Sectional Confession of Faith
Apollinaris of Laodicea (Gregory Thaumaturgos)
Detailed Confession of Faith. A.'s followers attributed certain of his works to orthodox writers to camouflage the fact that the real author was a heretic. Thus the Confession of Faith was ascribed to Gregory Thaumaturgos.

11. Patristics - ANF5-29.TXT - A Treatise Against Novatian by an Anonymous Bishop Ad Novatianum
Cyprian, spur.
Prob. 253-257 A.D. Polemic against Novatian, attributed to Pope Sixtus II by A. Harnack, but actually by some African bishop who shares Cyprian's view on baptism conferred by heretics.

12. Patristics - ANF5-29.ZIP - A Treatise Against Novatian by an Anonymous Bishop Ad Novatianum
Cyprian, spur.
Prob. 253-257 A.D. Polemic against Novatian, attributed to Pope Sixtus II by A. Harnack, but actually by some African bishop who shares Cyprian's view on baptism conferred by heretics.

13. Patristics - ANF5-30.TXT - A Treatise on Re-Baptism De rebaptismate
Cyprian, spur.
After A.D. 256, prob. before Sept. 258. Opposes Cyprian on the issue of rebaptism, defending its validity by a very peculiar and unfortunate distinction between baptism of water and baptism of the spirit to be conferred by the bishop's imposition of hands. Prob. by an African prelate.

14. Patristics - ANF5-30.ZIP - A Treatise on Re-Baptism De rebaptismate
Cyprian, spur.
After A.D. 256, prob. before Sept. 258. Opposes Cyprian on the issue of rebaptism, defending its validity by a very peculiar and unfortunate distinction between baptism of water and baptism of the spirit to be conferred by the bishop's imposition of hands. Prob. by an African prelate.

15. Patristics - ANF7-6.TXT - A Treatise on the Anger of God De ira dei
Lactantius
A.D. 313-14. Refutes Epicurean belief that God's happiness depends on his being totally inert, neither angry nor kind, and Stoic belief that God is kind but not angry. God loves those who do good and hates those who do evil. Addressed to a certain Donatus.

16. Patristics - ANF7-6.ZIP - A Treatise on the Anger of God De ira dei
Lactantius
A.D. 313-14. Refutes Epicurean belief that God's happiness depends on his being totally inert, neither angry nor kind, and Stoic belief that God is kind but not angry. God loves those who do good and hates those who do evil. Addressed to a certain Donatus.

17. Patristics - ANF3-9.TXT - A Treatise on the Soul De anima
Tertullian
210-213 A.D. Anti-herectical; continuation of the De censu animae (lost). Preface (cc. 1-3): attacks the philosophers even when their conclusions are correct, since discussion of the soul must resort to divine revelation. 1) cc. 4-22: Soul has a beginning in time; it is a material substance akin to breath. Free will. 2) cc. 23-37,4: Origin of the soul: Platonic theory refuted; body and soul come to be simultaneously, both from the process of generation. 3) cc. 37,5-58: Growth, puberty and sin, sleep, dreams, death, fate after death. Only the martyrs enter heaven before the resurrection. Imp. source: On the Soul, Soranus of Ephesus.

18. Patristics - ANF3-9.ZIP - A Treatise on the Soul De anima
Tertullian
210-213 A.D. Anti-herectical; continuation of the De censu animae (lost). Preface (cc. 1-3): attacks the philosophers even when their conclusions are correct, since discussion of the soul must resort to divine revelation. 1) cc. 4-22: Soul has a beginning in time; it is a material substance akin to breath. Free will. 2) cc. 23-37,4: Origin of the soul: Platonic theory refuted; body and soul come to be simultaneously, both from the process of generation. 3) cc. 37,5-58: Growth, puberty and sin, sleep, dreams, death, fate after death. Only the martyrs enter heaven before the resurrection. Imp. source: On the Soul, Soranus of Ephesus.

19. Patristics - PNI4-3.TXT - Acts against Fortunatus the Manichaean
Augustine
Acta contra Fortunatum Manichaeum. The minutes of a debate on the origin of evil held at Hippo, 28-29 August 392. Augustine shows that evil proceeds from the freely chosen sin of man. Fortunatus was unable to respond and left Hippo.

20. Patristics - PNI4-3.ZIP - Acts against Fortunatus the Manichaean
Augustine
Acta contra Fortunatum Manichaeum. The minutes of a debate on the origin of evil held at Hippo, 28-29 August 392. Augustine shows that evil proceeds from the freely chosen sin of man. Fortunatus was unable to respond and left Hippo.

21. Patristics - ANF3-23.TXT - Ad martyras To the Martyrs
Tertullian
Prob. 197 or 202 A.D. Addressed to confessors awaiting death in prison, to arouse their enthusiasm for death for Christ. Has much in common with the Passion of Perpetua and Felicity (ANF3-24.TXT).

22. Patristics - ANF3-23.ZIP - Ad martyras To the Martyrs
Tertullian
Prob. 197 or 202 A.D. Addressed to confessors awaiting death in prison, to arouse their enthusiasm for death for Christ. Has much in common with the Passion of Perpetua and Felicity (ANF3-24.TXT).

23. Patristics - ANF3-6.TXT - Ad nationes; Appendix: spur. fragment
Tertullian
Concerning the Execrable Gods of the Heathen To the Heathen. De execrandis gentium diis. 197 A.D. Book I: Juridical procedure against Christians is unreasonable, unjust, and results from ignorance. Refutes the usual calumnies, and shows that the pagans commit even worse crimes. Book II: Criticism of paganism, showing that the gods of the philsophers, of the poets, and of the nations are all human inventions. APPENDIX: Criticizes pagan concepts of deity with Jupiter as example. Style shows not by Tertullian.

24. Patristics - ANF3-6.ZIP - Ad nationes; Appendix: spur. fragment
Tertullian
Concerning the Execrable Gods of the Heathen To the Heathen. De execrandis gentium diis. 197 A.D. Book I: Juridical procedure against Christians is unreasonable, unjust, and results from ignorance. Refutes the usual calumnies, and shows that the pagans commit even worse crimes. Book II: Criticism of paganism, showing that the gods of the philsophers, of the poets, and of the nations are all human inventions. APPENDIX: Criticizes pagan concepts of deity with Jupiter as example. Style shows not by Tertullian.

25. Patristics - ANF2-2.TXT - Address to the Greeks; fragments The Discourse to the Greeks
Tatian the Syrian
Not so much apology as polemic treatise rejecting and belittling all Greek culture. I. Christian cosmology: God, Logos, creation, angels, demons, free will, Adam and Eve. II. Christian demonology: Astrology, etc. III. Greek civilization: gods, theatres, arena, dancing, music poetry, philosophy, law. IV. Age and moral value of Christianity: Moses before Homer and others, morality of Christians.

26. Patristics - ANF2-2.ZIP - Address to the Greeks; fragments The Discourse to the Greeks
Tatian the Syrian
Not so much apology as polemic treatise rejecting and belittling all Greek culture. I. Christian cosmology: God, Logos, creation, angels, demons, free will, Adam and Eve. II. Christian demonology: Astrology, etc. III. Greek civilization: gods, theatres, arena, dancing, music poetry, philosophy, law. IV. Age and moral value of Christianity: Moses before Homer and others, morality of Christians.

27. Patristics - PII4-1.txt - Adversum Gentes Libri Duo
Athanasius
1. Discourse against the Heathen (Oratio contra gentes); 2. Discourse on the Incarnation of the Word (Oratio de incarnatione Verbi). Prob. c. A.D. 318. 1. Refutation of pagan mythologies, worship and beliefs. Immorality and folly of idolatry; refutation of polytheism, pantheism. Soul, mirror of Logos, can know God through creation. 2. Continuation of preceeding--necessity of Incarnation, Death, Resurrection of Christ as remedy for corruption of mankind. Is the classical exposition of the doctrine of Redemption.

28. Patristics - PII4-1.zip - Adversum Gentes Libri Duo
Athanasius
1. Discourse against the Heathen (Oratio contra gentes); 2. Discourse on the Incarnation of the Word (Oratio de incarnatione Verbi). Prob. c. A.D. 318. 1. Refutation of pagan mythologies, worship and beliefs. Immorality and folly of idolatry; refutation of polytheism, pantheism. Soul, mirror of Logos, can know God through creation. 2. Continuation of preceeding--necessity of Incarnation, Death, Resurrection of Christ as remedy for corruption of mankind. Is the classical exposition of the doctrine of Redemption.

29. Patristics - ANF3-19.TXT - Against All Heresies
Unknown
Once attributed to Tertullian and appended to "The Prescription against Heretics" (ANF3-10.TXT), this catalogue of 32 heresies is usually regarded as a summary of the Syntagma of Hippolytus. According to E. Schwartz, however, it is an anti-Origenistic treatise, composed in Greek by Pope Zephyrinus or one of his priests and translated into Latin by Victorinus of Pettau.

30. Patristics - ANF3-19.ZIP - Against All Heresies
Unknown
Once attributed to Tertullian and appended to "The Prescription against Heretics" (ANF3-10.TXT), this catalogue of 32 heresies is usually regarded as a summary of the Syntagma of Hippolytus. According to E. Schwartz, however, it is an anti-Origenistic treatise, composed in Greek by Pope Zephyrinus or one of his priests and translated into Latin by Victorinus of Pettau.

31. Patristics - ANF4-17.TXT - Against Celsus, Books I-III Contra Celsum. Kata Kelsou
Origen
c. 246 A.D. Refutes point by point the arguments levelled against Christianity by Celsus in the "True Discourse", which gives Jewish arguments against Christ and then those of Celsus, who sees Jesus as a magician and an imposter, but does not reject all Christian teaching. Origen replies with prophecies and miracles showing the divinity of Christ. To Celsus' fears that Christianity will undermine the state, Origen replies that Christians are subject to the secular rule as long as it does not contradict the law of God. Cf. ANF4-18, ...19.TXT.

32. Patristics - ANF4-17.ZIP - Against Celsus, Books I-III Contra Celsum. Kata Kelsou
Origen
c. 246 A.D. Refutes point by point the arguments levelled against Christianity by Celsus in the "True Discourse", which gives Jewish arguments against Christ and then those of Celsus, who sees Jesus as a magician and an imposter, but does not reject all Christian teaching. Origen replies with prophecies and miracles showing the divinity of Christ. To Celsus' fears that Christianity will undermine the state, Origen replies that Christians are subject to the secular rule as long as it does not contradict the law of God. Cf. ANF4-18, ...19.TXT.

33. Patristics - ANF4-18.TXT - Against Celsus, Books IV-V Contra Celsum. Kata Kelsou
Origen
c. 246 A.D. Refutes point by point the arguments levelled against Christianity by Celsus in the "True Discourse", which gives Jewish arguments against Christ and then those of Celsus, who sees Jesus as a magician and an imposter, but does not reject all Christian teaching. Origen replies with prophecies and miracles showing the divinity of Christ. To Celsus' fears that Christianity will undermine the state, Origen replies that Christians are subject to the secular rule as long as it does not contradict the law of God. Cf. ANF4-17, ...19.TXT.

34. Patristics - ANF4-18.ZIP - Against Celsus, Books IV-V Contra Celsum. Kata Kelsou
Origen
c. 246 A.D. Refutes point by point the arguments levelled against Christianity by Celsus in the "True Discourse", which gives Jewish arguments against Christ and then those of Celsus, who sees Jesus as a magician and an imposter, but does not reject all Christian teaching. Origen replies with prophecies and miracles showing the divinity of Christ. To Celsus' fears that Christianity will undermine the state, Origen replies that Christians are subject to the secular rule as long as it does not contradict the law of God. Cf. ANF4-17, ...19.TXT.

35. Patristics - ANF4-19.TXT - Against Celsus, Books VI-VIII Contra Celsum. Kata Kelsou
Origen
c. 246 A.D. Refutes point by point the arguments levelled against Christianity by Celsus in the "True Discourse", which gives Jewish arguments against Christ and then those of Celsus, who sees Jesus as a magician and an imposter, but does not reject all Christian teaching. Origen replies with prophecies and miracles showing the divinity of Christ. To Celsus' fears that Christianity will undermine the state, Origen replies that Christians are subject to the secular rule as long as it does not contradict the law of God. Cf. ANF4-17, ...18.TXT.

36. Patristics - ANF4-19.ZIP - Against Celsus, Books VI-VIII Contra Celsum. Kata Kelsou
Origen
c. 246 A.D. Refutes point by point the arguments levelled against Christianity by Celsus in the "True Discourse", which gives Jewish arguments against Christ and then those of Celsus, who sees Jesus as a magician and an imposter, but does not reject all Christian teaching. Origen replies with prophecies and miracles showing the divinity of Christ. To Celsus' fears that Christianity will undermine the state, Origen replies that Christians are subject to the secular rule as long as it does not contradict the law of God. Cf. ANF4-17, ...18.TXT.

37. Patristics - PII5-1.TXT - Against Eunomius, Book I
Gregory of Nyssa
In 316 Eunomius, a leader of the extreme sect of Arians known as the Anomoians, wrote an Apology, which Basil the Great refuted in 363-5. In 378, Eunomius wrote an "Apology for the Apology." After Basil's death, Gregory of Nyssa defended his brother, refuting Eunomius' second Apology. Here is Gregory's first treatise against Eunomius, composed c. 380 and refuting the first book of the "Apology for the Apology." [Cf PII5-2, ...3, ...4, ...5.TXT.]

38. Patristics - PII5-1.ZIP - Against Eunomius, Book I
Gregory of Nyssa
In 316 Eunomius, a leader of the extreme sect of Arians known as the Anomoians, wrote an Apology, which Basil the Great refuted in 363-5. In 378, Eunomius wrote an "Apology for the Apology." After Basil's death, Gregory of Nyssa defended his brother, refuting Eunomius' second Apology. Here is Gregory's first treatise against Eunomius, composed c. 380 and refuting the first book of the "Apology for the Apology." [Cf PII5-2, ...3, ...4, ...5.TXT.]

39. Patristics - PII5-2.TXT - Against Eunomius, Book II
Gregory of Nyssa
Gregory's refutation of Eunomius' "Confession of Faith," (383) has nothing to do Gregory's first three tracts against Eunomius, written in defense of his brother. Nevertheless, it replace in the manuscripts the second of these three tracts (PII5-5.TXT), which was not restored to its proper until 1921, after publication of LNPF. Eunormius was the leader of the extreme sect of Arians known as the Anomoians. [Cf PII5-1, ...3, ...4, ...5.TXT.]

40. Patristics - PII5-2.ZIP - Against Eunomius, Book II
Gregory of Nyssa
Gregory's refutation of Eunomius' "Confession of Faith," (383) has nothing to do Gregory's first three tracts against Eunomius, written in defense of his brother. Nevertheless, it replace in the manuscripts the second of these three tracts (PII5-5.TXT), which was not restored to its proper until 1921, after publication of LNPF. Eunormius was the leader of the extreme sect of Arians known as the Anomoians. [Cf PII5-1, ...3, ...4, ...5.TXT.]

41. Patristics - PII5-3.TXT - Against Eunomius, Book III-VII
Gregory of Nyssa
IIn 316 Eunomius, a leader of the extreme sect of Arians known as the Anomoians, wrote an Apology, which Basil the Great refuted in 363-5. In 378, Eunomius wrote an "Apology for the Apology." After Basil's death, Gregory of Nyssa defended his brother, refuting Eunomius' second Apology (cf. PII1, ...2.TXT). Gregory's third treatise against Eunomius (381-383), refuting yet another attack on Basil by the heretic, was divided into ten books at an early date, forming books 3 ff. of 12 books in all. The first five of these are given here. [Cf. also PII4, ...5.TXT.]

42. Patristics - PII5-3.ZIP - Against Eunomius, Book III-VII
Gregory of Nyssa
In 316 Eunomius, a leader of the extreme sect of Arians known as the Anomoians, wrote an Apology, which Basil the Great refuted in 363-5. In 378, Eunomius wrote an "Apology for the Apology." After Basil's death, Gregory of Nyssa defended his brother, refuting Eunomius' second Apology (cf. PII1, ...2.TXT). Gregory's third treatise against Eunomius (381-383), refuting yet another attack on Basil by the heretic, was divided into ten books at an early date, forming books 3 ff. of 12 books in all. The first five of these are given here. [Cf. also PII4, ...5.TXT.]

43. Patristics - PII5-4.TXT - Against Eunomius, Book VIII-XII
Gregory of Nyssa
In 316 Eunomius, a leader of the extreme sect of Arians known as the Anomoians, wrote an Apology, which Basil the Great refuted in 363-5. In 378, Eunomius wrote an "Apology for the Apology." After Basil's death, Gregory of Nyssa defended his brother, refuting Eunomius' second Apology (cf. PII1, ...2.TXT). Gregory's third treatise against Eunomius (381-383), refuting yet another attack on Basil by the heretic, was divided into ten books at an early date, forming books 3 ff. of 12 books in all. The last five of these are given here. [Cf. also PII3, ...5.TXT.]

44. Patristics - PII5-4.ZIP - Against Eunomius, Book VIII-XII
Gregory of Nyssa
In 316 Eunomius, a leader of the extreme sect of Arians known as the Anomoians, wrote an Apology, which Basil the Great refuted in 363-5. In 378, Eunomius wrote an "Apology for the Apology." After Basil's death, Gregory of Nyssa defended his brother, refuting Eunomius' second Apology (cf. PII1, ...2.TXT). Gregory's third treatise against Eunomius (381-383), refuting yet another attack on Basil by the heretic, was divided into ten books at an early date, forming books 3 ff. of 12 books in all. The last five of these are given here. [Cf. also PII3, ...5.TXT.]

45. Patristics - ANF1-19.TXT - Against Heresies, Book I Adversus Haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons
Full title "Detection and Overthrow of the Pretended but False Gnosis." Preserved in very literal Latin translation of the Greek. Suffers from lack of clear arrangement and unity of thought, prolixity, frequent repetition, partly because written intermittently. Book I concerned with "Detection". Detailed description of doctrine of Valentinians; then history of Gnosticism, speaking of Simon Magus and Menander, Satornil, Basilides, Carpocrates, Cerinthus, the Ebionites, the Nicolaites, Cerdon, Marcion, Tatian, the Encratites. Cf. ANF1-20, ...21, ...22, ...23.TXT.

46. Patristics - ANF1-19.ZIP - Against Heresies, Book I Adversus Haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons
Full title "Detection and Overthrow of the Pretended but False Gnosis." Preserved in very literal Latin translation of the Greek. Suffers from lack of clear arrangement and unity of thought, prolixity, frequent repetition, partly because written intermittently. Book I concerned with "Detection". Detailed description of doctrine of Valentinians; then history of Gnosticism, speaking of Simon Magus and Menander, Satornil, Basilides, Carpocrates, Cerinthus, the Ebionites, the Nicolaites, Cerdon, Marcion, Tatian, the Encratites. Cf. ANF1-20, ...21, ...22, ...23.TXT.

47. Patristics - ANF1-20.TXT - Against Heresies, Book II Adversus Haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons
Full title "Detection and Overthrow of the Pretended but False Gnosis." Preserved in very literal Latin translation of the Greek. Suffers from lack of clear arrangement and unity of thought, prolixity, frequent repetition, partly because written intermittently. Book II: Refutes gnosis of Valentinians and Marcionites from reason. Cf. ANF1-19, ...21, ...22, ...23.TXT.

48. Patristics - ANF1-20.ZIP - Against Heresies, Book II Adversus Haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons
Full title "Detection and Overthrow of the Pretended but False Gnosis." Preserved in very literal Latin translation of the Greek. Suffers from lack of clear arrangement and unity of thought, prolixity, frequent repetition, partly because written intermittently. Book II: Refutes gnosis of Valentinians and Marcionites from reason. Cf. ANF1-19, ...21, ...22, ...23.TXT.

49. Patristics - ANF1-21.TXT - Against Heresies, Book III Adversus Haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons
Full title "Detection and Overthrow of the Pretended but False Gnosis." Preserved in very literal Latin translation of the Greek. Suffers from lack of clear arrangement and unity of thought, prolixity, frequent repetition, partly because written intermittently. Book III: Refutes gnosis of Valentinians and Marcionites from doctrine of Church on God and Christ. Cf. ANF1-19, ...20, ...22, ...23.TXT.

50. Patristics - ANF1-21.ZIP - Against Heresies, Book III Adversus Haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons
Full title "Detection and Overthrow of the Pretended but False Gnosis." Preserved in very literal Latin translation of the Greek. Suffers from lack of clear arrangement and unity of thought, prolixity, frequent repetition, partly because written intermittently. Book III: Refutes gnosis of Valentinians and Marcionites from doctrine of Church on God and Christ. Cf. ANF1-19, ...20, ...22, ...23.TXT.

51. Patristics - ANF1-22.TXT - Against Heresies, Book IV Adversus Haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons
Full title "Detection and Overthrow of the Pretended but False Gnosis." Preserved in very literal Latin translation of the Greek. Suffers from lack of clear arrangement and unity of thought, prolixity, frequent repetition, partly because written intermittently. Book IV: Refutes gnosis of Valentinians and Marcionites from sayings of the Lord. Cf. ANF1-19, ...20, ...21, ...23.TXT.

52. Patristics - ANF1-22.ZIP - Against Heresies, Book IV Adversus Haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons
Full title "Detection and Overthrow of the Pretended but False Gnosis." Preserved in very literal Latin translation of the Greek. Suffers from lack of clear arrangement and unity of thought, prolixity, frequent repetition, partly because written intermittently. Book IV: Refutes gnosis of Valentinians and Marcionites from sayings of the Lord. Cf. ANF1-19, ...20, ...21, ...23.TXT.

53. Patristics - ANF1-23.TXT - Against Heresies, Book V Adversus Haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons
Full title "Detection and Overthrow of the Pretended but False Gnosis." Preserved in very literal Latin translation of the Greek. Suffers from lack of clear arrangement and unity of thought, prolixity, frequent repetition, partly because written intermittently. Book V: Treats of resurrection of the flesh, denied by all Gnostics. Millenium--Irenaeus shows himself a chiliast. Cf. ANF1-19, ...20, ...21, ...22.TXT.

54. Patristics - ANF1-23.ZIP - Against Heresies, Book V Adversus Haereses
Irenaeus of Lyons
Full title "Detection and Overthrow of the Pretended but False Gnosis." Preserved in very literal Latin translation of the Greek. Suffers from lack of clear arrangement and unity of thought, prolixity, frequent repetition, partly because written intermittently. Book V: Treats of resurrection of the flesh, denied by all Gnostics. Millenium--Irenaeus shows himself a chiliast. Cf. ANF1-19, ...20, ...21, ...22.TXT.

55. Patristics - ANF3-13.TXT - Against Hermogenes Adversus Hermogenem
Tertullian
After 200 A.D. Against the painter and Gnostic Hermogenes of Carthage. Tertullian's brilliant defense of the Christian teaching on creation refutes Hermogenes's view that matter is eternal and equal to God by exposing its contradictions. Prob. used Theophilus of Antioch's Against the Heresy of Hermogenes (lost) as a source.

56. Patristics - ANF3-13.ZIP - Against Hermogenes Adversus Hermogenem
Tertullian
After 200 A.D. Against the painter and Gnostic Hermogenes of Carthage. Tertullian's brilliant defense of the Christian teaching on creation refutes Hermogenes's view that matter is eternal and equal to God by exposing its contradictions. Prob. used Theophilus of Antioch's Against the Heresy of Hermogenes (lost) as a source.

57. Patristics - PII6-12.TXT - Against Jovinianus, Book I
Jerome
Adversus Jovinianum. Monk Jovinian, come to Rome from Milan, attacked virginity and ascetic life by claiming salvation won by Christ to be equal for all. Opinions condemned 390-91 by Pope Siricius and Ambrose. J.'s brilliant refutation exceeded his purpose; exegesis of 1 Cor 7 and expressions drawn from pagan antifeminist lit. provoked resentment, which J. attempted to placate in Lett. 40-50.

58. Patristics - PII6-12.ZIP - Against Jovinianus, Book I
Jerome
Adversus Jovinianum. Monk Jovinian, come to Rome from Milan, attacked virginity and ascetic life by claiming salvation won by Christ to be equal for all. Opinions condemned 390-91 by Pope Siricius and Ambrose. J.'s brilliant refutation exceeded his purpose; exegesis of 1 Cor 7 and expressions drawn from pagan antifeminist lit. provoked resentment, which J. attempted to placate in Lett. 40-50.

59. Patristics - PII6-13.TXT - Against Jovinianus, Book II
Jerome
Adversus Jovinianum. Monk Jovinian, come to Rome from Milan, attacked virginity and ascetic life by claiming salvation won by Christ to be equal for all. Opinions condemned 390-91 by Pope Siricius and Ambrose. J.'s brilliant refutation exceeded his purpose; exegesis of 1 Cor 7 and expressions drawn from pagan antifeminist lit. provoked resentment, which J. attempted to placate in Lett. 40-50.

60. Patristics - PII6-13.ZIP - Against Jovinianus, Book II
Jerome
Adversus Jovinianum. Monk Jovinian, come to Rome from Milan, attacked virginity and ascetic life by claiming salvation won by Christ to be equal for all. Opinions condemned 390-91 by Pope Siricius and Ambrose. J.'s brilliant refutation exceeded his purpose; exegesis of 1 Cor 7 and expressions drawn from pagan antifeminist lit. provoked resentment, which J. attempted to placate in Lett. 40-50.

61. Patristics - ANF3-17.TXT - Against Praxeas Adversus Praxean
Tertullian
Prob. 213 A.D. Againt Praxeas, a proponent of modalism or patripassianism. T. speaks of Praxeas and his teaching, then deals with the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity (divine economy or dispensation). The doctrine of the Trinity does not impair the divine monarchy. Generation of the Word. Refutation of Praxeas' exegesis. First Latin author to use "trinitas" as a technical term. Unfortunately somewhat subordinationist. Quasten, II, 285: "Its terminology is clear, precise and apposite, its style vigorous and brilliant. The Council of Nicaea used not a few of its formulae and its influence on subsequent theologians cannot be overestimated."

62. Patristics - ANF3-17.ZIP - Against Praxeas Adversus Praxean
Tertullian
Prob. 213 A.D. Againt Praxeas, a proponent of modalism or patripassianism. T. speaks of Praxeas and his teaching, then deals with the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity (divine economy or dispensation). The doctrine of the Trinity does not impair the divine monarchy. Generation of the Word. Refutation of Praxeas' exegesis. First Latin author to use "trinitas" as a technical term. Unfortunately somewhat subordinationist. Quasten, II, 285: "Its terminology is clear, precise and apposite, its style vigorous and brilliant. The Council of Nicaea used not a few of its formulae and its influence on subsequent theologians cannot be overestimated."

63. Patristics - PNI4-4.TXT - Against the Epistle of Manichaeus called Fundamental
Augustine
Contra epistolam Manichaei quam vocant fundamenti liber I. Written at beginning of his episcopate against the letter which was a kind of catechism of the sect. Refutes its commencement and principles by showing that Mani cannot refer to Christ, whereas the Catholic Church can, and by showing the absurdity of Manichaean dualism.

64. Patristics - PNI4-4.ZIP - Against the Epistle of Manichaeus called Fundamental
Augustine
Contra epistolam Manichaei quam vocant fundamenti liber I. Written at beginning of his episcopate against the letter which was a kind of catechism of the sect. Refutes its commencement and principles by showing that Mani cannot refer to Christ, whereas the Catholic Church can, and by showing the absurdity of Manichaean dualism.

65. Patristics - ANF6-26.TXT - Against the Heathen, Books I-III Adversus nationes
Arnobius
During persecution of Diocletian, before 311 A.D. Composed for the local bishop as a proof of the sincerity of his desire to enter the Church. Hastily composed and give little evidence of close acquaintance with the faith. McCracken, Quasten II, 384: "the most intense and most sustained of all extant counterattacks upon the contemporary pagan cults". Poor source for Christian teaching but rich in information on contemporary pagan religions. Book I: Refutes charge that Christians caused recent evils; in fact the religion of Christ promotes peace. Divinity of Christ from his teaching, miracles, and rapid spread of his faith. Book II: Pagan hate of Christ's name unreasonable because much Christian doctrine can be found in their philosophers. Attack on Plato's concept of truth. Book III: Denounces anthropomorphism and immorality of pagan gods. Cf. ANF6-27.TXT.

66. Patristics - ANF6-26.ZIP - Against the Heathen, Books I-III Adversus nationes
Arnobius
During persecution of Diocletian, before 311 A.D. Composed for the local bishop as a proof of the sincerity of his desire to enter the Church. Hastily composed and give little evidence of close acquaintance with the faith. McCracken, Quasten II, 384: "the most intense and most sustained of all extant counterattacks upon the contemporary pagan cults". Poor source for Christian teaching but rich in information on contemporary pagan religions. Book I: Refutes charge that Christians caused recent evils; in fact the religion of Christ promotes peace. Divinity of Christ from his teaching, miracles, and rapid spread of his faith. Book II: Pagan hate of Christ's name unreasonable because much Christian doctrine can be found in their philosophers. Attack on Plato's concept of truth. Book III: Denounces anthropomorphism and immorality of pagan gods. Cf. ANF6-27.TXT.

67. Patristics - ANF6-27.TXT - Against the Heathen, Books I-III Adversus nationes
Arnobius
During persecution of Diocletian, before 311 A.D. Composed for the local bishop as a proof of the sincerity of his desire to enter the Church. Hastily composed and give little evidence of close acquaintance with the faith. McCracken, Quasten II, 384: "the most intense and most sustained of all extant counterattacks upon the contemporary pagan cults". Poor source for Christian teaching but rich in information on contemporary pagan religions. Book IV: Ridicules pagan deification of abstraction, their sinister divinities, and Jupiter's loves. Book V: Censures myths of Numa, Attis, the Great Mother, excoriates the mystery cults, rejects allegorical intrepretation of the tales connected with these. Book VI: Polemic against pagan temples and images. Book VII: Against pagan sacrifices. Opposes Christian to pagan notion of divinity. Cf. ANF6-26.TXT.

68. Patristics - ANF6-27.ZIP - Against the Heathen, Books I-III Adversus nationes
Arnobius
During persecution of Diocletian, before 311 A.D. Composed for the local bishop as a proof of the sincerity of his desire to enter the Church. Hastily composed and give little evidence of close acquaintance with the faith. McCracken, Quasten II, 384: "the most intense and most sustained of all extant counterattacks upon the contemporary pagan cults". Poor source for Christian teaching but rich in information on contemporary pagan religions. Book IV: Ridicules pagan deification of abstraction, their sinister divinities, and Jupiter's loves. Book V: Censures myths of Numa, Attis, the Great Mother, excoriates the mystery cults, rejects allegorical intrepretation of the tales connected with these. Book VI: Polemic against pagan temples and images. Book VII: Against pagan sacrifices. Opposes Christian to pagan notion of divinity. Cf. ANF6-26.TXT.

69. Patristics - ANF7-16.TXT - Against the Sabellians
Dionysius of Rome
Fragment from a letter written to Dionysius, bishop of Alexandria against Sabellianism and overreaction against it, and informing him that he was being accused of the latter (subordinationism).

70. Patristics - ANF7-16.ZIP - Against the Sabellians
Dionysius of Rome
Fragment from a letter written to Dionysius, bishop of Alexandria against Sabellianism and overreaction against it, and informing him that he was being accused of the latter (subordinationism).

71. Patristics - ANF3-14.TXT - Against the Valentinians Adversus Valentianos
Tertullian
Caustic comment on the tenets of Valentinian Gnosticism. Depends closely for its substance and arrangement on Book I of Irenaeus' Against Heresies, but also owes something to Justin Martyr, Miltiades and Proculus.

72. Patristics - ANF3-14.ZIP - Against the Valentinians Adversus Valentianos
Tertullian
Caustic comment on the tenets of Valentinian Gnosticism. Depends closely for its substance and arrangement on Book I of Irenaeus' Against Heresies, but also owes something to Justin Martyr, Miltiades and Proculus.

73. Patristics - PNI5-9.TXT - Against Two Letters of the Pelagians
Augustine
Contra duas epistolas pelagianorum libri IV. c. 420. Dedicated to Pope Boniface, who had sent Augustine the two letters of Julain the bishops who with him had refused to sign the Tractoria of Pope Zosimus. Refutes the accusations that Catholics, and above all Augustine, denied free will, condemned matrimony, censured the saints, diminished the law, denigrated baptism, and were reviving Manichaeism.

74. Patristics - PNI5-9.ZIP - Against Two Letters of the Pelagians
Augustine
Contra duas epistolas pelagianorum libri IV. c. 420. Dedicated to Pope Boniface, who had sent Augustine the two letters of Julain the bishops who with him had refused to sign the Tractoria of Pope Zosimus. Refutes the accusations that Catholics, and above all Augustine, denied free will, condemned matrimony, censured the saints, diminished the law, denigrated baptism, and were reviving Manichaeism.

75. Patristics - PII6-14.TXT - Against Vigilantius
Jerome
Contra Vigilantium Vigilantius, priest from Aquitania, denounced to J. in 406 as opponent of cult of martyrs, certain liturgical practices he considered superstitious, of the claim of monastic poverty, and the celibacy of the clergy. J. claimed to have dictated the violent pamphlet against his errors in one night.

76. Patristics - PII6-14.ZIP - Against Vigilantius
Jerome
Contra Vigilantium Vigilantius, priest from Aquitania, denounced to J. in 406 as opponent of cult of martyrs, certain liturgical practices he considered superstitious, of the claim of monastic poverty, and the celibacy of the clergy. J. claimed to have dictated the violent pamphlet against his errors in one night.

77. Patristics - ANF5-13.TXT - An Address to Demtrianus Ad Demetrianum
Cyprian
prob 252 A.D. Refutes Demetrianus, who accused the Christians of being responsible for the recent calamities of war, pestilence, famine and drought. C. turns the charge back against the sins of the pagans. Christians are willing to show their enemies the way to eternal safety. Written also to strengthen Christians whose faith was shaken by the accusations. Quasten, II, 356: "one of the most powerful and original of Cyprian's writings."

78. Patristics - ANF5-13.ZIP - An Address to Demtrianus Ad Demetrianum
Cyprian
prob 252 A.D. Refutes Demetrianus, who accused the Christians of being responsible for the recent calamities of war, pestilence, famine and drought. C. turns the charge back against the sins of the pagans. Christians are willing to show their enemies the way to eternal safety. Written also to strengthen Christians whose faith was shaken by the accusations. Quasten, II, 356: "one of the most powerful and original of Cyprian's writings."

79. Patristics - ANF3-7.TXT - An Answer to the Jews Against the Jews (Adversus Judaeos)
Tertullian
1) cc. 1-8: Since Israel has rejected grace, Old Testament no longer has force and must be interpreted spiritually; thus the gentiles were called. Law of nature preceeded Mosaic law. Christ foretold by prophets. Draws on Justin's Dialogue with Trypho. 2) cc. 9-14: continue proof of fulfillment of Messianic prophecies in Christ, excerpts from T.'s Adv. Marcionem added here by someone else.

80. Patristics - ANF3-7.ZIP - An Answer to the Jews Against the Jews (Adversus Judaeos)
Tertullian
1) cc. 1-8: Since Israel has rejected grace, Old Testament no longer has force and must be interpreted spiritually; thus the gentiles were called. Law of nature preceeded Mosaic law. Christ foretold by prophets. Draws on Justin's Dialogue with Trypho. 2) cc. 9-14: continue proof of fulfillment of Messianic prophecies in Christ, excerpts from T.'s Adv. Marcionem added here by someone else.

81. Patristics - PII14-2.TXT - Ancient Canons
Ancyra
The Canons of Ancyra, Gangra, Neocaesarea, Antioch, and Laodicea, which accepted by the ecumenical councils, with synodal letters, where applicable. Includes the ancient epitomes of the canons.

82. Patristics - PII14-2.ZIP - Ancient Canons
Ancyra
The Canons of Ancyra, Gangra, Neocaesarea, Antioch, and Laodicea, which accepted by the ecumenical councils, with synodal letters, where applicable. Includes the ancient epitomes of the canons.

83. Patristics - ANF8-15.TXT - Ancient Syriac Documents (1 of 3)
Unknown
1) Story Concerning the King of Edessa; 2) Canticle of Mar Jacob the Teacher of Edessa; 3) Extracts from Various Books concerning Abgar the King and Addaeus the Apostle; 4) Teaching of Addaeus the Apostle; Teaching of the Apostles; 5) Teaching of Simon Cephas in the City of Rome. The documents are presumably ante-Nicene, while Jacob of Serug belonged to the 4th c.? The acts of the martyrs of Edessa are legendary. Cf. ANF8-16.TXT.

84. Patristics - ANF8-15.ZIP - Ancient Syriac Documents (1 of 3)
Unknown
1) Story Concerning the King of Edessa; 2) Canticle of Mar Jacob the Teacher of Edessa; 3) Extracts from Various Books concerning Abgar the King and Addaeus the Apostle; 4) Teaching of Addaeus the Apostle; Teaching of the Apostles; 5) Teaching of Simon Cephas in the City of Rome. The documents are presumably ante-Nicene, while Jacob of Serug belonged to the 4th c.? The acts of the martyrs of Edessa are legendary. Cf. ANF8-16.TXT.

85. Patristics - ANF8-16.TXT - Ancient Syriac Documents (2 of 3)
Unknown
1) Acts of Sharbil; 2) Martyrdom of Barsamya; 3) Martyrdom Barsamya; 3) Martyrdom of Habib the Deacon; 4) Martyrdom of the Holy Confessors Shamuna, Guria, and Habib; Moses of Chorene. The documents are presumably ante-Nicene, while Jacob of Serug belonged to the 4th c.? The acts of the martyrs of Edessa are legendary. Cf. ANF8-15.TXT.

86. Patristics - ANF8-16.ZIP - Ancient Syriac Documents (2 of 3)
Unknown
1) Acts of Sharbil; 2) Martyrdom of Barsamya; 3) Martyrdom Barsamya; 3) Martyrdom of Habib the Deacon; 4) Martyrdom of the Holy Confessors Shamuna, Guria, and Habib; Moses of Chorene. The documents are presumably ante-Nicene, while Jacob of Serug belonged to the 4th c.? The acts of the martyrs of Edessa are legendary. Cf. ANF8-15.TXT.

87. Patristics - ANF8-17.TXT - Ancient Syriac Documents (3 of 3)
Unknown
1) Homily on Habib the Martyr; 2) Homily on Guria and Shamuna; Bardesan; 3) Letter of Mara, Son of Serapion; 4) Ambrose. The documents are presumably ante-Nicene, while Jacob of Serug belonged to the 4th c.? The acts of the martyrs of Edessa are legendary. Bardesanes, b. 154, was a Valentinian Gnostic who became a Christian at age 25, without leaving behind all of his heretical views. The dialogue "Concerning Fate" or "Book of the Laws of the Countries" is actually by his disciple Philip. Mara was not a Christian, but represents Stoic ethical views. The work by Ambrose is a Syriac version of the longer recension of the Discourse to the Greeks attributed to Justin Martyr (cf. ANF1-14.TXT). Cf. ANF8-15., 16.TXT.

88. Patristics - ANF8-17.ZIP - Ancient Syriac Documents (3 of 3)
Unknown
1) Homily on Habib the Martyr; 2) Homily on Guria and Shamuna; Bardesan; 3) Letter of Mara, Son of Serapion; 4) Ambrose. The documents are presumably ante-Nicene, while Jacob of Serug belonged to the 4th c.? The acts of the martyrs of Edessa are legendary. Bardesanes, b. 154, was a Valentinian Gnostic who became a Christian at age 25, without leaving behind all of his heretical views. The dialogue "Concerning Fate" or "Book of the Laws of the Countries" is actually by his disciple Philip. Mara was not a Christian, but represents Stoic ethical views. The work by Ambrose is a Syriac version of the longer recension of the Discourse to the Greeks attributed to Justin Martyr (cf. ANF1-14.TXT). Cf. ANF8-15., 16.TXT.

89. Patristics - PNI4-13.TXT - Answer to Letters of Petilian, Bishop of Cirta, Book III
Augustine
Contra litteras Petiliani libri III. Written during pontificate of Pope Anastasium (398-401) as a response to the letter of the Donatist bishop of Cirta, Petilianus, and his reply to Augustine's reponse. Cf. PNI4-12.TXT.

90. Patristics - PNI4-13.ZIP - Answer to Letters of Petilian, Bishop of Cirta, Book III
Augustine
Contra litteras Petiliani libri III. Written during pontificate of Pope Anastasium (398-401) as a response to the letter of the Donatist bishop of Cirta, Petilianus, and his reply to Augustine's reponse. Cf. PNI4-12.TXT.

91. Patristics - PNI4-12.TXT - Answer to Letters of Petilian, Bishop of Cirta, Books I-II
Augustine
Contra litteras Petiliani libri III. Written during pontificate of Pope Anastasium (398-401) as a response to the letter of the Donatist bishop of Cirta, Petilianus, and his reply to Augustine's reponse. PNI4-13.TXT.

92. Patristics - PNI4-12.ZIP - Answer to Letters of Petilian, Bishop of Cirta, Books I-II
Augustine
Contra litteras Petiliani libri III. Written during pontificate of Pope Anastasium (398-401) as a response to the letter of the Donatist bishop of Cirta, Petilianus, and his reply to Augustine's reponse. PNI4-13.TXT.

93. Patristics - PII5-5.TXT - Answer to the Second Book of Eunomius
Gregory of Nyssa
In 316 Eunomius, a leader of the extreme sect of Arians known as the Anomoians, wrote an Apology, which Basil the Great refuted in 363-5. In 378, Eunomius wrote an "Apology for the Apology." After Basil's death, Gregory of Nyssa defended his brother, refuting Eunomius' second Apology. Here is Gregory's second treatise against Eunomius, composed shortly after the first and refuting the second book of the "Apology for the Apology." It had formerly been replaced in the manuscripts by the reply to Eunomius' "Confession of Faith" (PII5-2.TXT), and relegated to the end of the anti-Eunomian writings, but in 1921 (after publication of LNPF), it was restored to its proper place after Book I.

94. Patristics - PII5-5.ZIP - Answer to the Second Book of Eunomius
Gregory of Nyssa
In 316 Eunomius, a leader of the extreme sect of Arians known as the Anomoians, wrote an Apology, which Basil the Great refuted in 363-5. In 378, Eunomius wrote an "Apology for the Apology." After Basil's death, Gregory of Nyssa defended his brother, refuting Eunomius' second Apology. Here is Gregory's second treatise against Eunomius, composed shortly after the first and refuting the second book of the "Apology for the Apology." It had formerly been replaced in the manuscripts by the reply to Eunomius' "Confession of Faith" (PII5-2.TXT), and relegated to the end of the anti-Eunomian writings, but in 1921 (after publication of LNPF), it was restored to its proper place after Book I.

95. Patristics - ANF8-11.TXT - Apocryphal Acts of Apostles (1 of 2)
Unknown
1) Acts of Peter and Paul (apostolic work and martyrdom in Rome: 3rd. c.); 2) Acts of Paul and Thecla (now know to form part of Acts of Paul written before 190 A.D. by priest of Asia Minor suspended for propagating them as genuine); 3) Acts of Barnabas (more realistic than others; before 478); 4) Acts of Philip (prob. 4th-5th c.); 5) Acts of Philip in Hellas (later than preceeding); 6) Acts and Martyrdom of Andrew (composed after 400, seems not connected with earlier Gnostic Acts (cf. ANF8-12.TXT)).

96. Patristics - ANF8-11.ZIP - Apocryphal Acts of Apostles (1 of 2)
Unknown
1) Acts of Peter and Paul (apostolic work and martyrdom in Rome: 3rd. c.); 2) Acts of Paul and Thecla (now know to form part of Acts of Paul written before 190 A.D. by priest of Asia Minor suspended for propagating them as genuine); 3) Acts of Barnabas (more realistic than others; before 478); 4) Acts of Philip (prob. 4th-5th c.); 5) Acts of Philip in Hellas (later than preceeding); 6) Acts and Martyrdom of Andrew (composed after 400, seems not connected with earlier Gnostic Acts (cf. ANF8-12.TXT)).

97. Patristics - ANF8-12.TXT - Apocryphal Acts of Apostles (2 of 2)
Unknown
1) Acts of Andrew and Matthias; 2) Acts of Peter and Andrew (A. & M. among the cannibals of the Black Sea, both prob. by Leukios Charinos, c. 260); 3) Acts of Matthew (4th-5th c., only last part extant); 4) Acts of Thomas (only apocryphal Acts w/ complete text extant, written in Syriac 1st half 3rd c. T. in India; clear Gnostic origin, Manichaean tendency; several beautiful liturgical hymns); Consummation of Thomas the Apostle (actually part of the preceeding); 5) Martyrdom of Bartholomew (4th-5th c.); Acts of Thaddaeus (Syria, based on local legends. This is the later version Doctrina Addei, c. 400); 6) Acts John (Earliest extant Apocryphal Acts, Asia Minor A.D. 150-180. Incomplete; Docetic and Gnostic tendencies. Valuable souce for history of Christianity, e.g. first mention of celebration of Eucharist for the dead.). Cf. ANF8-11.TXT, ...9-4.TXT.

98. Patristics - ANF8-12.ZIP - Apocryphal Acts of Apostles (2 of 2)
Unknown
1) Acts of Andrew and Matthias; 2) Acts of Peter and Andrew (A. & M. among the cannibals of the Black Sea, both prob. by Leukios Charinos, c. 260); 3) Acts of Matthew (4th-5th c., only last part extant); 4) Acts of Thomas (only apocryphal Acts w/ complete text extant, written in Syriac 1st half 3rd c. T. in India; clear Gnostic origin, Manichaean tendency; several beautiful liturgical hymns); Consummation of Thomas the Apostle (actually part of the preceeding); 5) Martyrdom of Bartholomew (4th-5th c.); Acts of Thaddaeus (Syria, based on local legends. This is the later version Doctrina Addei, c. 400); 6) Acts John (Earliest extant Apocryphal Acts, Asia Minor A.D. 150-180. Incomplete; Docetic and Gnostic tendencies. Valuable souce for history of Christianity, e.g. first mention of celebration of Eucharist for the dead.). Cf. ANF8-11.TXT, ...9-4.TXT.

99. Patristics - ANF8-13.TXT - Apocryphal Apocalypses or Revelations (1 of 2)
Unknown
1) Apocalypse of Moses (Old Testament apocryphon); 2) Apocalypse of Esdras (weak imitation of the apocryphal Fourth Book of Esdras (this c. 70 A.D.); 3) Apocalypse of Paul (A.D. 240-250, prob. Egypt. We have revision from 380-388; Paul visits heaven and hell, angelology, mitigation of the punishment of the damned on Sunday. Great influence on middle ages); 4) Apocalypse of John (Q. & A. on the end of the world; 5) Book of John concerning the Falling Asleep of Mary (three forms, various titles. ca. 4th c.). Cf. ANF9-3.TXT.

100. Patristics - ANF8-13.ZIP - Apocryphal Apocalypses or Revelations (1 of 2)
Unknown
1) Apocalypse of Moses (Old Testament apocryphon); 2) Apocalypse of Esdras (weak imitation of the apocryphal Fourth Book of Esdras (this c. 70 A.D.); 3) Apocalypse of Paul (A.D. 240-250, prob. Egypt. We have revision from 380-388; Paul visits heaven and hell, angelology, mitigation of the punishment of the damned on Sunday. Great influence on middle ages); 4) Apocalypse of John (Q. & A. on the end of the world; 5) Book of John concerning the Falling Asleep of Mary (three forms, various titles. ca. 4th c.). Cf. ANF9-3.TXT.

101. Patristics - ANF9-3.TXT - Apocryphal Apocalypses or Revelations (2 of 2)
Unknown
Apocalypse of Peter (Most important apocryphal apocalypse. A.D. 125-50. Thought canonical by Clement of Alexandria and Muratorian Fragment (ANF5-26.TXT). Complete text found 1910, after ANF. Describes heaven and hell, influenced by Orphic-Pythagorean eschatology and oriental religions); Vision of Paul (Latin version of the Apocalypse of Paul (ANF8-13.TXT), c. 500 A.D.); Apocalypse of the Virgin (ca. 9th c. Mary receives revelations on torments of hell, intercedes for the damned); Apocalypse of Sedrach (10th or 11th c. Resembles apocryphal 4 Esdras, like it deals with intercession for sinners and the reluctance of the seer to die.). Cf. ANF8-13.TXT.

102. Patristics - ANF9-3.ZIP - Apocryphal Apocalypses or Revelations (2 of 2)
Unknown
Apocalypse of Peter (Most important apocryphal apocalypse. A.D. 125-50. Thought canonical by Clement of Alexandria and Muratorian Fragment (ANF5-26.TXT). Complete text found 1910, after ANF. Describes heaven and hell, influenced by Orphic-Pythagorean eschatology and oriental religions); Vision of Paul (Latin version of the Apocalypse of Paul (ANF8-13.TXT), c. 500 A.D.); Apocalypse of the Virgin (ca. 9th c. Mary receives revelations on torments of hell, intercedes for the damned); Apocalypse of Sedrach (10th or 11th c. Resembles apocryphal 4 Esdras, like it deals with intercession for sinners and the reluctance of the seer to die.). Cf. ANF8-13.TXT.

103. Patristics - ANF8-10.TXT - Apocryphal Gospels
Unknown
1) Protoevengelium of James (on of Infancy Gospels, which narrate youth of Mary and birth, childhood of Jesus, prob. mid-2nd c., to prove perpetual virginity of Mary; several authors, great influence on liturgy, literature, art); 2) Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (Birth of Mary and infancy of Jesus); 3) Gospel of the Nativity of Mary (in substance the same as the first part of Ps.-Matthew); 4) Arabic History of Joseph the Carpenter (life and death of Joseph, and Jesus' eulogy for him, to foster devotion to St. Joseph); 5) Gospel of Thomas (prob. an expurgated version of a Manichaean original. Strange miracules of the child Jesus); 6) Arabic Gospel of the Saviour's Infancy (of the Childhood of Jesus: late compilation expanding on Pr. of James and Gospel of Th.); 7) Gospel of Nicodemus (cc. 1-11 - Acts of Pilate, cc. 12-16 - Jewish debates about Christi's resurrection, cc. 17-27 - Descent of Christ into Hell. Compiled early 5th c. from earlier material); 8) Letter of Pilate to Tiberius (middle ages); 9) Report of Pilate to the Emperor Claudius (before A.D. 197); 10) Paradosis of Pilate (his sentencing by the Emperor, middle ages); 11) Death of Pilate (middle ages); 12) Narrative of Joseph (popular in middle ages); 13) Avenging of the Saviour (legend of Veronica, 7th-8th c.).

104. Patristics - ANF8-10.ZIP - Apocryphal Gospels
Unknown
1) Protoevengelium of James (on of Infancy Gospels, which narrate youth of Mary and birth, childhood of Jesus, prob. mid-2nd c., to prove perpetual virginity of Mary; several authors, great influence on liturgy, literature, art); 2) Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (Birth of Mary and infancy of Jesus); 3) Gospel of the Nativity of Mary (in substance the same as the first part of Ps.-Matthew); 4) Arabic History of Joseph the Carpenter (life and death of Joseph, and Jesus' eulogy for him, to foster devotion to St. Joseph); 5) Gospel of Thomas (prob. an expurgated version of a Manichaean original. Strange miracules of the child Jesus); 6) Arabic Gospel of the Saviour's Infancy (of the Childhood of Jesus: late compilation expanding on Pr. of James and Gospel of Th.); 7) Gospel of Nicodemus (cc. 1-11 - Acts of Pilate, cc. 12-16 - Jewish debates about Christi's resurrection, cc. 17-27 - Descent of Christ into Hell. Compiled early 5th c. from earlier material); 8) Letter of Pilate to Tiberius (middle ages); 9) Report of Pilate to the Emperor Claudius (before A.D. 197); 10) Paradosis of Pilate (his sentencing by the Emperor, middle ages); 11) Death of Pilate (middle ages); 12) Narrative of Joseph (popular in middle ages); 13) Avenging of the Saviour (legend of Veronica, 7th-8th c.).

105. Patristics - PII11-4.TXT - Apocryphal Letters
Sulpicius Severus (Sulpitius Severus)
These seven letters, attributed to Severus by J. Clericus, are apocryphal.

106. Patristics - PII11-4.ZIP - Apocryphal Letters
Sulpicius Severus (Sulpitius Severus)
These seven letters, attributed to Severus by J. Clericus, are apocryphal.

107. Patristics - ANF9-7.TXT - Apology
Aristides
Earliest preserved apology, addressed to Hadrian. Greek text, edited c. 630 in the form of a religious novel, the History of Barlaam and Josaphat (Joasaph); Syriac translation of the original, c. 350 A.D. Author has come to a knowledge of God by mediation on the harmony of the world, uses this limited knowledge to evaluate the pagan religions. Jews were better off, but put to much weight on the externals. Only the Christians have the true idea of God, as manifested by the purity of their life. Simple and without art, yet lofty tone. Surveys all mankind as a unit and concludes, "I do not hesitate to say that the world continues to exist only because of the prayers of supplication of the Christians."

108. Patristics - ANF9-7.ZIP - Apology
Aristides
Earliest preserved apology, addressed to Hadrian. Greek text, edited c. 630 in the form of a religious novel, the History of Barlaam and Josaphat (Joasaph); Syriac translation of the original, c. 350 A.D. Author has come to a knowledge of God by mediation on the harmony of the world, uses this limited knowledge to evaluate the pagan religions. Jews were better off, but put to much weight on the externals. Only the Christians have the true idea of God, as manifested by the purity of their life. Simple and without art, yet lofty tone. Surveys all mankind as a unit and concludes, "I do not hesitate to say that the world continues to exist only because of the prayers of supplication of the Christians."

109. Patristics - PII3-11.TXT - Apology against Jerome
Rufinus of Aquileia
Apologia contra Hieronymum. Written in 401 with the intention of responding to charges made against him by his former friend Jerome, and taking the offensive on these personal questions. Intended to be his last word in the Origenistic debate.

110. Patristics - PII3-11.ZIP - Apology against Jerome
Rufinus of Aquileia
Apologia contra Hieronymum. Written in 401 with the intention of responding to charges made against him by his former friend Jerome, and taking the offensive on these personal questions. Intended to be his last word in the Origenistic debate.

111. Patristics - PII4-7.ZIP - Apology against the Arians
Athanasius
Defence against the Arians. Apologia contra Arianos. c. A.D. 357 after return from 2nd exile. A collection of documents in his defense, against the calumnies of the Eusebian party. Letter from: Council of Egypt; Pope Julius (authority of Rome); Council of Serdica (Sardica); Constantius; bishops of Palestine; Arian bishops Valens, Ursacius; Constantine; Synod of Tyre, etc. Points out sufferings of Western bishops at hands of Arians, esp. Pope Liberius and bishop Ossius (Hosius).

112. Patristics - PII4-7.TXT - Apology against the Arians
Athanasius
Defence against the Arians. Apologia contra Arianos. c. A.D. 357 after return from 2nd exile. A collection of documents in his defense, against the calumnies of the Eusebian party. Letter from: Council of Egypt; Pope Julius (authority of Rome); Council of Serdica (Sardica); Constantius; bishops of Palestine; Arian bishops Valens, Ursacius; Constantine; Synod of Tyre, etc. Points out sufferings of Western bishops at hands of Arians, esp. Pope Liberius and bishop Ossius (Hosius).

113. Patristics - PII3-12.TXT - Apology against the Books of Rufinus
Jerome
Apologia adversus libros Rufini. 401-402. A rude response, more personal than dogmatic, to the Rufinus's Apology (PII3-11.TXT).

114. Patristics - PII3-12.ZIP - Apology against the Books of Rufinus
Jerome
Apologia adversus libros Rufini. 401-402. A rude response, more personal than dogmatic, to the Rufinus's Apology (PII3-11.TXT).

115. Patristics - ANF3-1.TXT - Apology Apologeticum
Tertullian
197 A.D. Most important work; directed to governors of Roman provinces. Christians are persecuted through ignorance; court procedure against them defies justice; only wicked emperors have persecuted. Refutes charges of private crimes (sacramental infanticide, cannibalism, incest) and public (contempt for the religion of the state, treason). True vs. false religion. Demand for freedom of religion. Christians pray for emperors. Describes Christian worship. Divine origin of Christianity.

116. Patristics - ANF3-1.ZIP - Apology Apologeticum
Tertullian
197 A.D. Most important work; directed to governors of Roman provinces. Christians are persecuted through ignorance; court procedure against them defies justice; only wicked emperors have persecuted. Refutes charges of private crimes (sacramental infanticide, cannibalism, incest) and public (contempt for the religion of the state, treason). True vs. false religion. Demand for freedom of religion. Christians pray for emperors. Describes Christian worship. Divine origin of Christianity.

117. Patristics - PII4-13.TXT - Apology for his Flight
Athanasius
Defense of his Flight. Apologia pro fuga sua. A.D. 357, refutes the charge of cowardice circulated against him by giving reasons for his flight and citing example of Christ and Saints of Scripture.

118. Patristics - PII4-13.ZIP - Apology for his Flight
Athanasius
Defense of his Flight. Apologia pro fuga sua. A.D. 357, refutes the charge of cowardice circulated against him by giving reasons for his flight and citing example of Christ and Saints of Scripture.

119. Patristics - PII4-12.TXT - Apology to the Emperor Constantius
Athanasius
Defense before Constantius; Apologia ad Constantium imperatorem. Present form: A.D. 357. A. defends himself against charges of having poisoned mind of Emp. Constans against his brother Constantius. Quasten, III, 36: "... his most careful work, written in forceful and dignified language and with artistic skill and finish."

120. Patristics - PII4-12.ZIP - Apology to the Emperor Constantius
Athanasius
Defense before Constantius; Apologia ad Constantium imperatorem. Present form: A.D. 357. A. defends himself against charges of having poisoned mind of Emp. Constans against his brother Constantius. Quasten, III, 36: "... his most careful work, written in forceful and dignified language and with artistic skill and finish."

121. Patristics - ANF5-5.TXT - Appendix: Dubious and Spurious Pieces
Hippolytus, spur.
Works whose inauthenticity has been suggested or established: Discourse on the End of the Word, Antichrist, and the Second Coming; On the Twelve Apostles; On the Seventy Apostles; Heads of the Canons of Abulides or Hippolytus, used by Aethiopian Christians; Canons of the Church of Alexandria, wrongly ascribed to Hippolytus.

122. Patristics - ANF5-5.ZIP - Appendix: Dubious and Spurious Pieces
Hippolytus, spur.
Works whose inauthenticity has been suggested or established: Discourse on the End of the Word, Antichrist, and the Second Coming; On the Twelve Apostles; On the Seventy Apostles; Heads of the Canons of Abulides or Hippolytus, used by Aethiopian Christians; Canons of the Church of Alexandria, wrongly ascribed to Hippolytus.

123. Patristics - PII11-2.TXT - Authentic Letters
Sulpicius Severus (Sulpitius Severus)
Written in 397-398, these three letters complete the Life of St. Martin (PII11-1.TXT). Like that work, they are addressed to a group of fervent aristocratic converts who followed the ascetic ideal and were admirers of Martin. The first is polemical, against M.'s detractors; the second a letter of consolation and a panegyric of M. The third recounts Martin's last journey, his death and funeral, drawing on the second edition of the "Life" and passing from hagiography to panegyric.

124. Patristics - PII11-2.ZIP - Authentic Letters
Sulpicius Severus (Sulpitius Severus)
Written in 397-398, these three letters complete the Life of St. Martin (PII11-1.TXT). Like that work, they are addressed to a group of fervent aristocratic converts who followed the ascetic ideal and were admirers of Martin. The first is polemical, against M.'s detractors; the second a letter of consolation and a panegyric of M. The third recounts Martin's last journey, his death and funeral, drawing on the second edition of the "Life" and passing from hagiography to panegyric.

125. Patristics - PII12-4.TXT - Book of Pastoral Rule
Gregory the Great
Pastoral Care. Liber Regulae Pastoralis. Gregory describes what kind of man should undertake the episcopal office, give general guidelines for the life of a pastor (bishop), explains how he is to admonish men of different types of characters and vices. Stresses preaching and guidance of souls, and discipline. During his lifetime, it was translated into Greek by commission from the Byzantine Emperor Maurice. Brought to England by Augustine of Canterbury, and later rendered in Anglo-Saxon by Alfred the Great. A series councils held by command of Charlemagne enjoined its study on all bishops, shortly after, a copy was given to all bishops upon their consecration.

126. Patristics - PII12-4.ZIP - Book of Pastoral Rule
Gregory the Great
Pastoral Care. Liber Regulae Pastoralis. Gregory describes what kind of man should undertake the episcopal office, give general guidelines for the life of a pastor (bishop), explains how he is to admonish men of different types of characters and vices. Stresses preaching and guidance of souls, and discipline. During his lifetime, it was translated into Greek by commission from the Byzantine Emperor Maurice. Brought to England by Augustine of Canterbury, and later rendered in Anglo-Saxon by Alfred the Great. A series councils held by command of Charlemagne enjoined its study on all bishops, shortly after, a copy was given to all bishops upon their consecration.

127. Patristics - ANF6-3.TXT - Canonical Epistle
Gregory Thaumaturgos (Gregory the Wonder-Worker)
Addressed to an unknown bishop; on of the most ancient treatises on casuistry, concerning moral issues arises during the invasion of the Boradi and Goths (c. 251). G. is resolved to re-establish order and discipline while remaining merciful, mild and tolerant. the last canon enumerates the different classes of penitents.

128. Patristics - ANF6-3.ZIP - Canonical Epistle
Gregory Thaumaturgos (Gregory the Wonder-Worker)
Addressed to an unknown bishop; on of the most ancient treatises on casuistry, concerning moral issues arises during the invasion of the Boradi and Goths (c. 251). G. is resolved to re-establish order and discipline while remaining merciful, mild and tolerant. the last canon enumerates the different classes of penitents.

129. Patristics - PII14-9.TXT - Canons of Local Councils
Various
The Canons of the synods of Sardica, Carthage, Constantinople, and Carthage under St. Cyprian, which canons were received by the Council in Trullo and Ratified by II Nice (Nicaea, Nicea).

130. Patristics - PII14-9.ZIP - Canons of Local Councils
Various
The Canons of the synods of Sardica, Carthage, Constantinople, and Carthage under St. Cyprian, which canons were received by the Council in Trullo and Ratified by II Nice (Nicaea, Nicea).

131. Patristics - PII7-1.HTM - Catechetical Lectures 1-12 with Procatechesis
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Quasten III, 363: "one of the most precious treasures of Christian antiquity." 24 lectures, most give in church of the Holy Sepulchre, taken down in shorthand by one of his listeners. First group contains the Procatechesis and 18 Catecheses given to the photizomenoi, or catechumens. Procatechesis stresses the seriousness of the step they are to take, the need for penance and prayer, etc., and insists on the rule of secrecy (disciplina arcani). Cat. 1: attitude necessary for baptism; 2: repentance and forgiveness; 3: baptism, salvation, the baptismal rite; 4: summary of Christian doctrine; 5: nature and origin of faith; 6-18: exposition of the Jerusalem Creed. Lectures 13-23

132. Patristics - PII7-2.HTM - Catechetical Lectures 13-23 (incl. Mystagogical Catecheses)
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Quasten III, 363: "one of the most precious treasures of Christian antiquity." 24 lectures, most give in church of the Holy Sepulchre, taken down in shorthand by one of his listeners. First group contains the Procatechesis and 18 Catecheses given to the photizomenoi, or catechumens during Lent. Catecheses 6-18: exposition of the Jerusalem Creed. 5 Mystagogical Catecheses (lectures 19-23): given to the neophotistoi (neophytes, newly-enlightened) during Easter week. Based on the liturgical ceremonies of the 3 sacraments which the neophytes had received at the Easter Vigil. Cat 19-20: Baptism; 21: Confirmation; 22: Eucharistic doctrine; 23: liturgy of the Mass. Lectures 1-12

133. Patristics - PII1-1.TXT - Church History, Books I-III
Eusebius of Caesarea
Ten books covering period from foundation of the Church to defeat of Licinius and sole rule of Constantine. Rich collection of historical facts, documents and exerpts from writings of the early Church. Presents 1) list of bishops in most important communities; 2) Christian teachers and authors; 3) heretics; 4) divine punishment of the Jewish people; 5) Christian persecutions; 6) martyrdoms and final victory of Christianity. Thus it aims to show the divine foundation and direction of the Church and its final victory over the power of the pagan state. Book I: Christ, his times, friends and enemies. Book II: The apostolic age to the beginning of the last Jewish War against the Romans. Book III: Apostolic and sub-apostolic age to the time of Trajan.

134. Patristics - PII1-1.ZIP - Church History, Books I-III
Eusebius of Caesarea
Ten books covering period from foundation of the Church to defeat of Licinius and sole rule of Constantine. Rich collection of historical facts, documents and exerpts from writings of the early Church. Presents 1) list of bishops in most important communities; 2) Christian teachers and authors; 3) heretics; 4) divine punishment of the Jewish people; 5) Christian persecutions; 6) martyrdoms and final victory of Christianity. Thus it aims to show the divine foundation and direction of the Church and its final victory over the power of the pagan state. Book I: Christ, his times, friends and enemies. Book II: The apostolic age to the beginning of the last Jewish War against the Romans. Book III: Apostolic and sub-apostolic age to the time of Trajan.

135. Patristics - PII1-2.TXT - Church History, Books IV-VI
Eusebius of Caesarea
Ten books covering period from foundation of the Church to defeat of Licinius and sole rule of Constantine. Rich collection of historical facts, documents and exerpts from writings of the early Church. Presents 1) list of bishops in most important communities; 2) Christian teachers and authors; 3) heretics; 4) divine punishment of the Jewish people; 5) Christian persecutions; 6) martyrdoms and final victory of Christianity. Thus it aims to show the divine foundation and direction of the Church and its final victory over the power of the pagan state. Book IV: Early to mid 2nd century. Book V: Late second century. Book VI: 1st half of 3rd century: the time of Origen.

136. Patristics - PII1-2.ZIP - Church History, Books IV-VI
Eusebius of Caesarea
Ten books covering period from foundation of the Church to defeat of Licinius and sole rule of Constantine. Rich collection of historical facts, documents and exerpts from writings of the early Church. Presents 1) list of bishops in most important communities; 2) Christian teachers and authors; 3) heretics; 4) divine punishment of the Jewish people; 5) Christian persecutions; 6) martyrdoms and final victory of Christianity. Thus it aims to show the divine foundation and direction of the Church and its final victory over the power of the pagan state. Book IV: Early to mid 2nd century. Book V: Late second century. Book VI: 1st half of 3rd century: the time of Origen.

137. Patristics - PII1-3.TXT - Church History, Books VII-X
Eusebius of Caesarea
Ten books covering period from foundation of the Church to defeat of Licinius and sole rule of Constantine. Rich collection of historical facts, documents and exerpts from writings of the early Church. Presents 1) list of bishops in most important communities; 2) Christian teachers and authors; 3) heretics; 4) divine punishment of the Jewish people; 5) Christian persecutions; 6) martyrdoms and final victory of Christianity. Thus it aims to show the divine foundation and direction of the Church and its final victory over the power of the pagan state. Book VII: 2nd half of 3rd century: Decian persecution through the beginning of Manichaeanism. Book VIII: Early 4th century: the time of the Diocletian persecution. Book IX: Continuation of the persecution; the victory of Constantine and Licinius. Book X: Constantine's rule up to his victory over Licinius.

138. Patristics - PII1-3.ZIP - Church History, Books VII-X
Eusebius of Caesarea
Ten books covering period from foundation of the Church to defeat of Licinius and sole rule of Constantine. Rich collection of historical facts, documents and exerpts from writings of the early Church. Presents 1) list of bishops in most important communities; 2) Christian teachers and authors; 3) heretics; 4) divine punishment of the Jewish people; 5) Christian persecutions; 6) martyrdoms and final victory of Christianity. Thus it aims to show the divine foundation and direction of the Church and its final victory over the power of the pagan state. Book VII: 2nd half of 3rd century: Decian persecution through the beginning of Manichaeanism. Book VIII: Early 4th century: the time of the Diocletian persecution. Book IX: Continuation of the persecution; the victory of Constantine and Licinius. Book X: Constantine's rule up to his victory over Licinius.

139. Patristics - PNI2-1.TXT - City of God, I-II
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-2, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

140. Patristics - PNI2-1.ZIP - City of God, I-II
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-2, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

141. Patristics - PNI2-2.TXT - City of God, III-IV
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

142. Patristics - PNI2-2.ZIP - City of God, III-IV
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

143. Patristics - PNI2-5.TXT - City of God, IX-X
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

144. Patristics - PNI2-5.ZIP - City of God, IX-X
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

145. Patristics - PNI2-3.TXT - City of God, V-VI
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

146. Patristics - PNI2-3.ZIP - City of God, V-VI
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

147. Patristics - PNI2-4.TXT - City of God, VII-VIII
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

148. Patristics - PNI2-4.ZIP - City of God, VII-VIII
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

149. Patristics - PNI2-6.TXT - City of God, XI-XIII
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

150. Patristics - PNI2-6.ZIP - City of God, XI-XIII
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

151. Patristics - PNI2-7.TXT - City of God, XIV-XV
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

152. Patristics - PNI2-7.ZIP - City of God, XIV-XV
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

153. Patristics - PNI2-8.TXT - City of God, XVI-XVII
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

154. Patristics - PNI2-8.ZIP - City of God, XVI-XVII
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

155. Patristics - PNI2-9.TXT - City of God, XVIII-XIX
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

156. Patristics - PNI2-9.ZIP - City of God, XVIII-XIX
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

157. Patristics - PNI2-10.TXT - City of God, XX-XXI
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

158. Patristics - PNI2-10.ZIP - City of God, XX-XXI
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

159. Patristics - PNI2-11.TXT - City of God, XXII
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

160. Patristics - PNI2-11.ZIP - City of God, XXII
Augustine
De civitate Dei libri XXII. 413-426. Possibly his greatest work; synthesis of his philosophical, theological, political thought, one of most significant works of Christian and world literature. Prompted by pagan accusations against Christians; two parts: Books 1-10: refutation of paganism; Books 11-22: exposition, defense of Christian doctrine. 1-5: social sterility, 6-10: spiritual sterility of paganism; 11-14: origin, 15-18: course, 19-22: destinies of the two cities of God and the world. Perfect structure, though numerous digressions. Divine providence in human history; history divided into two cities based on two loves, of self and God. Five parts to the history: creation, fall, preparation for Christ, Incarnation and Church, final destiny. Confronts problems of good and evil. Cf. PNI2-1, ...3, ...4, ...5, ...6, ...7, ...8, ...9, ...10, ...11.TXT.

161. Patristics - PNI13-1.TXT - Commentary on Galatians
John Chrysostom
Composed at Antioch, prob. after homilies on Corinthians (PNI12-1 to PNI12-8.TXT). Now in the form of a modern work, i.e., a verse by verse explanation of the text; originally a series of homilies (he now and then addresses his hearers directly).

162. Patristics - PNI13-1.ZIP - Commentary on Galatians
John Chrysostom
Composed at Antioch, prob. after homilies on Corinthians (PNI12-1 to PNI12-8.TXT). Now in the form of a modern work, i.e., a verse by verse explanation of the text; originally a series of homilies (he now and then addresses his hearers directly).

163. Patristics - ANF7-15.TXT - Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John De fabrica mundi
Victorinus
Chiliastic tendency. Jerome's edition (printed here, as the original was not published until 1916) omits the unmistakable milleniarism of the conclusion and several valuable references to earlier writers, including Papias. J.'s edition was later enlarged, and in the eight century used by the Spanish priest Beatus in his great commentary on the Apocalypse.

164. Patristics - ANF7-15.ZIP - Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John De fabrica mundi
Victorinus
Chiliastic tendency. Jerome's edition (printed here, as the original was not published until 1916) omits the unmistakable milleniarism of the conclusion and several valuable references to earlier writers, including Papias. J.'s edition was later enlarged, and in the eight century used by the Spanish priest Beatus in his great commentary on the Apocalypse.

165. Patristics - PII3-13.TXT - Commentary on the Apostles' Creed
Rufinus
400 A.D. Rufinus' commentary on the Apostles' Creed is based on the model he learned in Jerusalem and which was now spreading throughout the Christian world.

166. Patristics - PII3-13.ZIP - Commentary on the Apostles' Creed
Rufinus
400 A.D. Rufinus' commentary on the Apostles' Creed is based on the model he learned in Jerusalem and which was now spreading throughout the Christian world.

167. Patristics - ANF9-10.TXT - Commentary on the Gospel of John, Books I-II, parts of IV-V
Origen
8 books out of at least 32. I-V written beginning in A.D. 226. Mixture of philological, textual, historical, etymological notes and philosophical, theological observations. Searches for mystical sense by allegorical method, thus falling into many errors despite his spiritual penetration into the inner meaning. Of great importance for a study of Origen the mystic, and his concept of the inner life.

168. Patristics - ANF9-10.ZIP - Commentary on the Gospel of John, Books I-II, parts of IV-V
Origen
8 books out of at least 32. I-V written beginning in A.D. 226. Mixture of philological, textual, historical, etymological notes and philosophical, theological observations. Searches for mystical sense by allegorical method, thus falling into many errors despite his spiritual penetration into the inner meaning. Of great importance for a study of Origen the mystic, and his concept of the inner life.

169. Patristics - ANF9-11.TXT - Commentary on the Gospel of John, Books VI, X
Origen
8 books out of at least 32. Written beginning in A.D. 226. Mixture of philological, textual, historical, etymological notes and philosophical, theological observations. Searches for mystical sense by allegorical method, thus falling into many errors despite his spiritual penetration into the inner meaning. Of great importance for a study of Origen the mystic, and his concept of the inner life.

170. Patristics - ANF9-11.ZIP - Commentary on the Gospel of John, Books VI, X
Origen
8 books out of at least 32. Written beginning in A.D. 226. Mixture of philological, textual, historical, etymological notes and philosophical, theological observations. Searches for mystical sense by allegorical method, thus falling into many errors despite his spiritual penetration into the inner meaning. Of great importance for a study of Origen the mystic, and his concept of the inner life.

171. Patristics - ANF9-12.TXT - Commentary on the Gospel of John, Books VI, X
Origen
8 books out of 25 preserved in Greek, 5 printed here. Written after 244. Mixture of philological, textual, historical, etymological notes and philosophical, theological observations. Searches for mystical sense by allegorical method, thus falling into many errors despite his spiritual penetration into the inner meaning.

172. Patristics - ANF9-12.ZIP - Commentary on the Gospel of John, Books VI, X
Origen
8 books out of 25 preserved in Greek, 5 printed here. Written after 244. Mixture of philological, textual, historical, etymological notes and philosophical, theological observations. Searches for mystical sense by allegorical method, thus falling into many errors despite his spiritual penetration into the inner meaning.

173. Patristics - ANF9-13.TXT - Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Books XIII-XIV
Origen
8 books out of 25 preserved in Greek, 5 printed here. Written after 244. Mixture of philological, textual, historical, etymological notes and philosophical, theological observations. Searches for mystical sense by allegorical method, thus falling into many errors despite his spiritual penetration into the inner meaning.

174. Patristics - ANF9-13.ZIP - Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Books XIII-XIV
Origen
8 books out of 25 preserved in Greek, 5 printed here. Written after 244. Mixture of philological, textual, historical, etymological notes and philosophical, theological observations. Searches for mystical sense by allegorical method, thus falling into many errors despite his spiritual penetration into the inner meaning.

175. Patristics - PII11-6.TXT - Commonitory
Vincent of Lerins
Treatise for the antiquity and universality of the Catholic Faith against the profane novelties of all heresies. A.D. 434. Two Commonitories were written, but the second was stolen from the author. A discourse on methodology: how to distinguish the Catholic faith from new heresies based on Scriptures (which is not enough by itself) and the Church's tradition, which gives the authentic interpretation of Scripture. Universality, antiquity, and unanimous consent guarantee orthodoxy. Several examples. Important of universal councils. Development of doctrine. Draws on Irenaeus, Tertullian, Cassian, Augustine. Not, as formerly thought, hostile to St. Augustine.

176. Patristics - PII11-6.ZIP - Commonitory
Vincent of Lerins
Treatise for the antiquity and universality of the Catholic Faith against the profane novelties of all heresies. A.D. 434. Two Commonitories were written, but the second was stolen from the author. A discourse on methodology: how to distinguish the Catholic faith from new heresies based on Scriptures (which is not enough by itself) and the Church's tradition, which gives the authentic interpretation of Scripture. Universality, antiquity, and unanimous consent guarantee orthodoxy. Several examples. Important of universal councils. Development of doctrine. Draws on Irenaeus, Tertullian, Cassian, Augustine. Not, as formerly thought, hostile to St. Augustine.

177. Patristics - PNI3-8.TXT - Concerning Faith of Things not Seen
Augustine
De fide rerum quae non videntur liber I. Written after the laws of Honorius of 399, is on the relations between reason and faith. Cf. his De utilitate credendi, PNI3-9.TXT.

178. Patristics - PNI3-8.ZIP - Concerning Faith of Things not Seen
Augustine
De fide rerum quae non videntur liber I. Written after the laws of Honorius of 399, is on the relations between reason and faith. Cf. his De utilitate credendi, PNI3-9.TXT.

179. Patristics - ANF6-21.TXT - Concerning Free-Will
Methodius
On God, Matter and Free Will. Aims to prove in dialogue form that man's free will is cause of evil, which is not from God, nor eternal. Rejects Origen's indefinite succession of worlds. Directed against dualism of Valentinians, other Gnostics. Only the (greater) part of the text extant in Greek is here printed.

180. Patristics - ANF6-21.ZIP - Concerning Free-Will
Methodius
On God, Matter and Free Will. Aims to prove in dialogue form that man's free will is cause of evil, which is not from God, nor eternal. Rejects Origen's indefinite succession of worlds. Directed against dualism of Valentinians, other Gnostics. Only the (greater) part of the text extant in Greek is here printed.

181. Patristics - PII10-8.HTM - Concerning Repentance
St. Ambrose
De paenitentia. Written between 384 and 394. In two books, Ambrose attacks the Novatian position on the church's power to forgive sins. Of interest for penitential discipline of fourth century Milan. Sources include especially the works of Cyprian and Tertullian.

182. Patristics - PNI4-9.TXT - Concerning the Nature of Good, against the Manichaeans
Augustine
De natura boni liber I. 399. Shows that all things, insofar as they exist, are good, and that evil is nothing but a privation of good. The Manichaean principle of absolute evil is absurd.

183. Patristics - PNI4-9.ZIP - Concerning the Nature of Good, against the Manichaeans
Augustine
De natura boni liber I. 399. Shows that all things, insofar as they exist, are good, and that evil is nothing but a privation of good. The Manichaean principle of absolute evil is absurd.

184. Patristics - PII10-9.TXT - Concerning Virgins
Ambrose
De virginibus. His first writing. Written by Dec. 377 for his sister, Marcellina, in letter form, but probably of homiletic origin. Rhetorically excellent. Draws on Origen's mystical exegesis of the Canticle of Canticles, abounds in scripture citations, also references pagan works. The three books take Agnes, Mary, and John the Baptist respectively as examples, along with other figures. Di Berardino (Quasten IV) 167: "First organic treatise of spirituality and theology on the theme of virginity in Latin, maintains a balanced and positive judgment on matrimony.

185. Patristics - PII10-9.ZIP - Concerning Virgins
Ambrose
De virginibus. His first writing. Written by Dec. 377 for his sister, Marcellina, in letter form, but probably of homiletic origin. Rhetorically excellent. Draws on Origen's mystical exegesis of the Canticle of Canticles, abounds in scripture citations, also references pagan works. The three books take Agnes, Mary, and John the Baptist respectively as examples, along with other figures. Di Berardino (Quasten IV) 167: "First organic treatise of spirituality and theology on the theme of virginity in Latin, maintains a balanced and positive judgment on matrimony.

186. Patristics - ambrvirg.htm - Concerning Virgins, To Marcellina, His Sister
St. Ambrose
De virginibus. His first writing. Written by Dec. 377 for his sister, Marcellina, in letter form, but probably of homiletic origin. Rhetorically excellent. Draws on Origen's mystical exegesis of the Canticle of Canticles, abounds in scripture citations, also references pagan works. The three books take Agnes, Mary, and John the Baptist respectively as examples, along with other figures. Di Berardino (Quasten IV) 167: "First organic treatise of spirituality and theology on the theme of virginity in Latin, maintains a balanced and positive judgment on matrimony.

187. Patristics - PII10-10.TXT - Concerning Widows
Ambrose
De viduis. Either a reworked homily or a treatise, published soon after De virginibus (PII10-9.TXT) in 377 or 378. In treating widowhood, it never condemns second marriages.

188. Patristics - PII10-10.ZIP - Concerning Widows
Ambrose
De viduis. Either a reworked homily or a treatise, published soon after De virginibus (PII10-9.TXT) in 377 or 378. In treating widowhood, it never condemns second marriages.

189. Patristics - PII11-8.TXT - Conferences 1-5
John Cassian
Conlationes XXIV. Conceived as the complement to the Institutes (PII11-7.TXT). Cassian's recollections of his conversations with the Desert Fathers. Conferences 1-10, 425-6, which constitute the first part, are from his sojourn at Scete, and form a treastise on perfection. 1-5: 1) The aim of the monastic life; 2)discretion; 3) the three vows; 4) concupiscence; 5) the eight deadly vices.

190. Patristics - PII11-8.ZIP - Conferences 1-5
John Cassian
Conlationes XXIV. Conceived as the complement to the Institutes (PII11-7.TXT). Cassian's recollections of his conversations with the Desert Fathers. Conferences 1-10, 425-6, which constitute the first part, are from his sojourn at Scete, and form a treastise on perfection. 1-5: 1) The aim of the monastic life; 2)discretion; 3) the three vows; 4) concupiscence; 5) the eight deadly vices.

191. Patristics - PII11-10.TXT - Conferences 11-17
John Cassian
Conlationes XXIV. Conceived as the complement to the Institutes (PII11-7.TXT). Cassian's recollections of his conversations with the Desert Fathers. Conferences 11-17, completed 427, form the second part, and are situated at Panephysis at the beginning of the voyage in Egypt. 11) perfection; 12) chastity; 13) the protection of God; 14) spiritual knowledge; 15) charisms and miracles; 16) friendship among the perfect; 17) resolutions.

192. Patristics - PII11-10.ZIP - Conferences 11-17
John Cassian
Conlationes XXIV. Conceived as the complement to the Institutes (PII11-7.TXT). Cassian's recollections of his conversations with the Desert Fathers. Conferences 11-17, completed 427, form the second part, and are situated at Panephysis at the beginning of the voyage in Egypt. 11) perfection; 12) chastity; 13) the protection of God; 14) spiritual knowledge; 15) charisms and miracles; 16) friendship among the perfect; 17) resolutions.

193. Patristics - PII11-11.TXT - Conferences 18-20
John Cassian
Conlationes XXIV. Conceived as the complement to the Institutes (PII11-7.TXT). Cassian's recollections of his conversations with the Desert Fathers. Conferences 18-24 form the third part. 18-20, 428-9, are situated at Diolcos: 18) on the three types of monks; 19) on the goal of the cenobitic and eremitic life; 20) on penance and reparation.

194. Patristics - PII11-11.ZIP - Conferences 18-20
John Cassian
Conlationes XXIV. Conceived as the complement to the Institutes (PII11-7.TXT). Cassian's recollections of his conversations with the Desert Fathers. Conferences 18-24 form the third part. 18-20, 428-9, are situated at Diolcos: 18) on the three types of monks; 19) on the goal of the cenobitic and eremitic life; 20) on penance and reparation.

195. Patristics - PII11-12.TXT - Conferences 21-24
John Cassian
Conlationes XXIV. Conceived as the complement to the Institutes (PII11-7.TXT). Cassian's recollections of his conversations with the Desert Fathers. Conferences 18-24 form the third part. 21-24, seem to belong to the period of Scete: 21)interior freedom; 22) temptations of the flesh; 23) the impeccability which is not of this world; 24) the sweetness of the service of God. The well-intentioned editors unfortunately omit Conference 22, in deference to the sensibilities of readers.

196. Patristics - PII11-12.ZIP - Conferences 21-24
John Cassian
Conlationes XXIV. Conceived as the complement to the Institutes (PII11-7.TXT). Cassian's recollections of his conversations with the Desert Fathers. Conferences 18-24 form the third part. 21-24, seem to belong to the period of Scete: 21)interior freedom; 22) temptations of the flesh; 23) the impeccability which is not of this world; 24) the sweetness of the service of God. The well-intentioned editors unfortunately omit Conference 22, in deference to the sensibilities of readers.

197. Patristics - PII11-9.TXT - Conferences 6-10
John Cassian
Conlationes XXIV. Conceived as the complement to the Institutes (PII11-7.TXT). Cassian's recollections of his conversations with the Desert Fathers. Conferences 1-10, 425-6, which constitute the first part, are from his sojourn at Scete, and form a treastise on perfection. 6-10: 6) sin; 7-8) spiritual combat and the powers of the spirit of evil; 9-10) the analysis and ways of prayer.

198. Patristics - PII11-9.ZIP - Conferences 6-10
John Cassian
Conlationes XXIV. Conceived as the complement to the Institutes (PII11-7.TXT). Cassian's recollections of his conversations with the Desert Fathers. Conferences 1-10, 425-6, which constitute the first part, are from his sojourn at Scete, and form a treastise on perfection. 6-10: 6) sin; 7-8) spiritual combat and the powers of the spirit of evil; 9-10) the analysis and ways of prayer.

199. Patristics - PNI1-1.HTM - Confessions, I-VI
St. Augustine
397-400. An autobiographical composition, as well as a work of philosophy, theology, mysticism, poetry. Complements the Great Doctor's "Dialogues" of Cassiacum. Books I-VI review his youth and education, his involvement in Manichaeism, and the salutary influence of his mother and St. Ambrose. Books VII-X; Books XI-XIII

200. Patristics - PNI1-2.HTM - Confessions, VII-X
St. Augustine
397-400. An autobiographical composition, as well as a work of philosophy, theology, mysticism, poetry. Complements the Great Doctor's "Dialogues" of Cassiacum. Books VII-X recall his progress from theological error to his conversion and Baptism, followed by an examination of the faculty of memory. Books I-VI; Books XI-XIII

201. Patristics - PNI1-3.HTM - Confessions, XI-XIII
St. Augustine
397-400. An autobiographical composition, as well as a work of philosophy, theology, mysticism, poetry. Complements the Great Doctor's "Dialogues" of Cassiacum. Books XI-XIII examine questions on the nature of time and the Genesis account of creation. Books I-VI; Books VII-X

202. Patristics - ANF7-18.TXT - Constitutions of the Holy Apostles (Apostolic Constitutions), Books I-V.
Unknown
WORK: Longest of the ancient Church Orders. Compiled in Syria (Antioch) or perhaps Constantinople c. 390-420, by an Arian, from three main sources. Books I-VI practically identical to the Didaskalia. Cf. ANF7-19.TXT.

203. Patristics - ANF7-18.ZIP - Constitutions of the Holy Apostles (Apostolic Constitutions), Books I-V.
Unknown
WORK: Longest of the ancient Church Orders. Compiled in Syria (Antioch) or perhaps Constantinople c. 390-420, by an Arian, from three main sources. Books I-VI practically identical to the Didaskalia. Cf. ANF7-19.TXT.

204. Patristics - ANF7-19.TXT - Constitutions of the Holy Apostles (Apostolic Constitutions), Books VI-VIII, Canons.
Unknown
WORK: Longest of the ancient Church Orders. Compiled in Syria (Antioch) or perhaps Constantinople c. 390-420, by an Arian, from three main sources. Books I-VI practically identical to the Didaskalia; Book VII: a) enlarged version of the Didache (ANF7-17.TXT), b) prayer formulae, rules for catechumenate instruction, baptism; Book VIII: Based to a great extent on Hippolytus' Apostolic Tradition: charismatic gifts pertaining to service of neighbor, texts for ordinations/blessings of persons, things; 85 Aposto

205. Patristics - ANF7-19.ZIP - Constitutions of the Holy Apostles (Apostolic Constitutions), Books VI-VIII, Canons.
Unknown
WORK: Longest of the ancient Church Orders. Compiled in Syria (Antioch) or perhaps Constantinople c. 390-420, by an Arian, from three main sources. Books I-VI practically identical to the Didaskalia; Book VII: a) enlarged version of the Didache (ANF7-17.TXT), b) prayer formulae, rules for catechumenate instruction, baptism; Book VIII: Based to a great extent on Hippolytus' Apostolic Tradition: charismatic gifts pertaining to service of neighbor, texts for ordinations/blessings of persons, things; 85 Aposto

206. Patristics - PNI9-15.TXT - Correspondence with Pope Innocent I
John Chrysostom
1. C. to I., spring 404 before second exile, reporting disturbances at capital after arrival of Theophilus; 2) C. to I., from Cucusus during exile. 3. I. to C. during exile. 4. I. to Christians in Constantinople who had remained loyal to C., during the exile.

207. Patristics - PNI9-15.ZIP - Correspondence with Pope Innocent I
John Chrysostom
1. C. to I., spring 404 before second exile, reporting disturbances at capital after arrival of Theophilus; 2) C. to I., from Cucusus during exile. 3. I. to C. during exile. 4. I. to Christians