Methodius of Olympus discusses care for the poor, the soul, and love in De Vita. The opening subject is “de vita et actibus rationi consentaneis (on life and rational action).”
Methodius of Olympus discusses virginity, marriage, and virtue in Discourse 1. Marcella. The opening subject is “virginity a plant from heaven, introduced late; the advancement of mankind to perfection, how arranged.”
Methodius of Olympus discusses the law, virginity, and the Holy Spirit in Discourse 10. Domnina. The opening subject is “the allegory of the trees demanding a king, in the book of judges, explained. 1.”
Methodius of Olympus discusses the soul, divine grace, and virtue in Discourse 11. Arete. The opening subject is “chorus. i keep myself pure for thee, o bridegroom, and holding a lighted torch i go to meet thee.”
Methodius of Olympus discusses the soul, marriage, and creation in Discourse 2. Theophila. The opening subject is “generation something akin to the first formation of eve from the side and nature of adam; God the creator of men in ordinary generation.”
Methodius of Olympus discusses virginity, the soul, and marriage in Discourse 3. Thaleia. The opening subject is “comparison instituted between the first and second adam.”
Methodius of Olympus discusses virginity, the soul, and the law in Discourse 5. Thallousa. The opening subject is “far best to cultivate virtue from boyhood.”
