Philoxenus of Mabbug — [Page 3], THE DISCOURSES UPON DISCIPLINE OF LIFE AND CHARACTER WHICH WERE DELIVERED BY THE BLESSED MAR PHILOXENUS, BISHOP OF MABBOGH, IN WHICH IS SET FORTH THE WHOLE ORDER OF INSTRUCTION ---- HOW A MAN SHOULD BEGIN THE DISCIPLESHIP OF CHRIST, AND IN WHAT LAWS AND MANNER OF LIFE HE SHOULD WALK UNTIL HE ARRIVETH AT SPIRITUAL LOVE, FROM WHICH IS BORN PERFECTION, AND IN WHICH WE BECOME CHILDREN OF THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST,
Philoxenus of Mabbug — [p. 353] THE TENTH DISCOURSE: WHICH IS AGAINST THE LUST OF THE BELLY, AND WHICH BRINGETH AN ACCUSATION AGAINST GREEDINESS, AND WHICH REVEALETH AND SHEWETH ALL ITS FORMS, AND WHICH ALSO BLAMETH THOSE WHO MAKE THEIR LIVES SUBJECT UNTO THIS PASSION, AND WHICH MAKETH KNOWN THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THOSE WHO LABOUR IN BONDAGE UNTO THEIR LUSTS TO DRAW NIGH UNTO THE KNOWLEDGE AND WORKING OF ANY OF THE TRIUMPHS OF VIRTUE.
Philoxenus of Mabbug — Philoxenus of Mabbug gives instruction in the ascetic life in Discourse 12 First Discourse on Fornication, considering the habits and convictions involved in following Christ. Topics include the soul, knowledge, and love.
Philoxenus of Mabbug — [P. 26] THE SECOND DISCOURSE: WHICH TEACHETH WHICH IS THE FIRST COMMANDMENT THAT THE MAN WHO DRAWETH NIGH TO THE DISCIPLESHIP OF CHRIST SHOULD LAY HOLD UPON.
Philoxenus of Mabbug — Philoxenus of Mabbug gives instruction in the ascetic life in Discourse 5 Second Discourse on Simplicity, considering the habits and convictions involved in following Christ. The opening subject is “[p. 120] the second discourse which is on simplicity.” Topics include knowledge, the soul, and judgment.
Philoxenus of Mabbug — Philoxenus of Mabbug gives instruction in the ascetic life in Discourse 6 First Discourse on the Fear of God, considering the habits and convictions involved in following Christ. Topics include the soul, sin, and judgment.
Philoxenus of Mabbug — Philoxenus of Mabbug gives instruction in the ascetic life in Discourse 7 Second Discourse on the Fear of God, considering the habits and convictions involved in following Christ. The opening subject is “[p. 191] the seventh discourse: which sheweth that all the righteous men of old fulfilled the commandments of God in the fear of God.” Topics include love, the soul, and divine grace.
Philoxenus of Mabbug — Philoxenus of Mabbug gives instruction in the ascetic life in Discourse 8 First Discourse on Poverty, considering the habits and convictions involved in following Christ. Topics include the law, baptism, and divine grace.
Dionysius of Alexandria — For what man is there who, although he may have become rich by toiling after the objects of this earth, has been able to make himself three cubits in stature, if he is naturally only of two cubits in stature? Or who, if blind, has by these means recovered his sight? Therefore we ought to direct our toils to a goal beyond the sun: for thither, too, do the exertions of the virtues reach.
Gregory of Neocaesarea — These words speaketh Solomon, the son of David the king and prophet, to the whole Church of God, a prince most honoured, and a prophet most wise above all men. How vain and fruitless are the affairs of men, and all pursuits that occupy man! For there is not one who can tell of any profit attaching to those things which men who creep on earth strive by body and soul to attain to, in servitude all the while to what is
Athenagoras of Athens — To the Emperors Marcus Aurelius Anoninus and Lucius Aurelius Commodus, conquerors of Armenia and Sarmatia, and more than all, philosophers.
Lucius Caecilius Firmianus Lactantius — I Have often observed, Donatus, that many persons hold this opinion, which some philosophers also have maintained, that God is not subject to anger; since the divine nature is either altogether beneficent, and that it is inconsistent with His surpassing and excellent power to do injury to any one; or, at any rate, He takes no notice of us at all, so that no advantage comes to us from His goodness, and no evil from Hi
John Chrysostom — John Chrysostom discusses care for the poor, the soul, and suffering in A Treatise to Prove that No One Can Harm the Man Who Does Not Injure Himself.
Ephrem the Syrian — Ephrem the Syrian discusses judgment, knowledge, and truth in Against Bardaisan's Domnus. The opening subject is “against bardaisan's "domnus.”
Origen of Alexandria — In the first book of our answer to the work of Celsus, who had boastfully entitled the treatise which he had composed against us A True Discourse , we have gone through, as you enjoined, my faithful Ambrosius, to the best of our ability, his preface, and the parts immediately following it, testing each one of his assertions as we went along, until we finished with the tirade 1 of this Jew of his, feigned. to have bee
Origen of Alexandria — Having, in the three preceding books, fully stated what occurred to us by way of answer to the treatise of Celsus, we now, reverend Ambrosius, with prayer to God through Christ, offer this fourth book as a reply to what follows. And we pray that words may be given us, as it is written in the book of Jeremiah that the Lord said to the prophet: "Behold, I have put My words in thy mouth as fire. See, I have set thee thi
Origen of Alexandria — In the six former books we have endeavoured, reverend brother Ambrosius, according to our ability to meet the charges brought by Celsus against the Christians, and have as far as possible passed over nothing without first subjecting it to a full and close examination. And now, while we enter upon the seventh book, we call upon God through Jesus Christ, whom Celsus accuses, that He who is the truth of God would shed l
Gregory of Nyssa — Gregory of Nyssa discusses creation, the Holy Spirit, and truth in Against Eunomius, Book 1. The opening subject is “§2. we have been justly provoked to make this answer, being stung by eunamius' accusations of our brother.”
Gregory of Nyssa — Gregory of Nyssa discusses the incarnation, divine grace, and truth in Against Eunomius, Book 12. The opening subject is “§1. this twelfth book gives a notable interpretation of the words of the lord to Mary, "touch me not, for i am not yet ascended to my father.”
Tertullian — Tertullian discusses creation, the soul, and truth in Against Hermogenes. The opening subject is “hermogenes, after a perverse induction from mere heretical assumptions, concludes that God created all things out of pre-existing matter.”
Cyril of Alexandria — Cyril of Alexandria discusses faith in Against Julian, Prefatory address to the Emperor Theodosius. The opening subject is “address of the blessed cyril, archbishop of alexandria,.”
John Chrysostom — John Chrysostom discusses prayer, the incarnation, and the soul in Against Marcionists and Manichaeans. The opening subject is “against marcionists and manichaeans.”
Optatus of Milevis — Optatus of Milevis discusses prayer, the law, and truth in Against the Donatists, Appendix 1. The trial of Felix, Bishop of Aptunga. The opening subject is “acta purgationis felicis episcopi autumnitani.”
Optatus of Milevis — Optatus of Milevis discusses care for the poor, the soul, and martyrdom in Against the Donatists, Appendix 2. The trial before Zenophilus. The opening subject is “appendix----ii.”
Optatus of Milevis — Introductory material for Against the Donatists by Optatus of Milevis, providing context for the edition and the work that follows. The opening subject is “what statements, agreed by all sides, do we have about caecilian?.” Topics include church unity.
Athanasius of Alexandria — Athanasius challenges idolatry and argues that the order of creation points to the divine Word. He examines how human beings turned from the knowledge of God to the worship of created things.
John Chrysostom — John Chrysostom discusses the law, idolatry, and divine grace in Against the Jews, Homily 2 (missing portion). The opening subject is “the page references embedded in the translation are for this publication by pradels et al., where refs. to the ms. pagination can be found.”
John Damascene — John Damascene discusses the soul, free will, and anger in An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith, Book 2. The opening subject is “concerning fear.fear is divided into six varieties: viz., shrinking 186 , shame, disgrace, consternation, panic, anxiety 187 .”
John Henry Newman — Newman's account of his religious opinions from boyhood to his reception into the Catholic Church in 1845: his evangelical beginnings, the Oxford Movement and the Tracts for the Times, Tract 90 and his slow conclusion that the Church of England could not hold him, with a closing defence of the Church's infallibility.
Jerome — Jerome introduces Chronicles, discussing the biblical book and its place in the translation of Scripture. This preface gives readers the translator’s context before they approach the book.
Jerome — Jerome introduces Joshua, discussing the biblical book and its place in the translation of Scripture. This preface gives readers the translator’s context before they approach the book.
Jerome — Jerome introduces Judith v2, discussing the biblical book and its place in the translation of Scripture. This preface gives readers the translator’s context before they approach the book.
Jerome — Jerome introduces The books of Solomon, discussing the biblical book and its place in the translation of Scripture. This preface gives readers the translator’s context before they approach the book.
Sidonius Apollinaris — Sidonius Apollinaris discusses prayer, care for the poor, and the soul in Book 7. The opening subject is “to the lord bishop mamertus.”
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of John, Chapter 13, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include love, resurrection, and baptism.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of John, Chapter 2, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include marriage, baptism, and the Holy Spirit.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of John, Chapter 7, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include the Holy Spirit, the law, and truth.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of John, Chapter 9, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include sin, judgment, and truth.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of Luke, Chapter 16, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include care for the poor, the soul, and the law.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of Luke, Chapter 19, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include the soul, the law, and divine grace.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of Luke, Chapter 23, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include resurrection, prayer, and the soul.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of Mark, Chapter 2, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include sin, the soul, and forgiveness.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of Mark, Chapter 7, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include the soul, faith, and the law.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of Mark, Preface, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include resurrection.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of Matthew, Chapter 14, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include prayer, the law, and faith.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of Matthew, Chapter 17, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include prayer, faith, and baptism.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of Matthew, Chapter 5, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include the law, sin, and love.
Thomas Aquinas — Thomas Aquinas gathers earlier Christian interpretations of Matthew, Chapter 6, allowing readers to compare explanations of the Gospel passage. Topics include prayer, forgiveness, and care for the poor.
Eusebius of Caesarea — Eusebius of Caesarea discusses marriage, the law, and truth in Chronicon, Book 1 translated from Armenian. The opening subject is “eusebius' chronicle.”
Code of Canons of the African Church — Code of Canons of the African Church discusses ordination, baptism, and church unity in Code of Canons of the African Church. The opening subject is “of those who make accusation against an elder; and that no criminal is to be suffered to bring a charge against a bishop.”
Bonaventure — Bonaventure discusses the soul, knowledge, and the Holy Spirit in Collationes de Septem Donis, Collation 8. The opening subject is “collation viii.”
Bonaventure — Bonaventure discusses faith, the soul, and creation in Collations on the Hexaemeron, Collation 10. The opening subject is “english latin a. third treatise on the second vision, which begins to deal with the splendor of faith.”
Bonaventure — Bonaventure discusses the soul, knowledge, and humility in Collations on the Hexaemeron, Collation 17. The opening subject is “english latin a. fifth treatise on the third vision, which is concerned with the theories of Scripture signified by the fruits.”
Bonaventure — Bonaventure discusses the soul, humility, and martyrdom in Collations on the Hexaemeron, Collation 22. The opening subject is “discerning investigation, discerning selection, judgment which is found in execution.”
Bonaventure — Bonaventure discusses the soul, patience, and truth in Collations on the Hexaemeron, Collation 5. The opening subject is “english latin a. second treatise on the first vision, concerning the third radiation, that is the moral truth, and concerning the truth of contemplation.”
Bonaventure — Bonaventure discusses virtue, the soul, and patience in Collations on the Hexaemeron, Collation 6. The opening subject is “a. four principal effects of light.”
Bonaventure — Bonaventure discusses the soul, virtue, and faith in Collations on the Hexaemeron, Collation 7. The opening subject is “a. assured eternity.”
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include love, knowledge, and faith.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 Corinthians, Chapter 14, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include prayer, the interpretation of Scripture, and the law.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 Corinthians, Chapter 16, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include love, care for the poor, and divine grace.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 Corinthians, Chapter 3, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include envy, creation, and divine grace.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 Corinthians, Chapter 7, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include marriage, virginity, and prayer.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 John, Chapter 4, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include love, judgment, and truth.
Gregory the Dialogist — Gregory the Dialogist interprets 1 Kings, Book 5, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include sin, love, and virtue.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 Peter, Chapter 3, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include suffering, resurrection, and baptism.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 Thessalonians, Chapter 3, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include love, faith, and prayer.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 Thessalonians, Chapter 4, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include resurrection, the soul, and care for the poor.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 Timothy, Chapter 1, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include love, faith, and the law.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 1 Timothy, Chapter 3, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include justification, the soul, and virtue.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 2 Corinthians, Chapter 10, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include hope and faith.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 2 Corinthians, Chapter 2, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include forgiveness, love, and sin.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 2 Corinthians, Chapter 3, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include the law, baptism, and sin.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 2 Corinthians, Chapter 7, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include repentance, love, and the soul.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 2 Thessalonians, Chapter 3, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include prayer, divine grace, and care for the poor.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets 3 John, 3 John, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include truth, the soul, and love.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets Acts, Chapter 24, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include resurrection, the law, and faith.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets Acts, Chapter 5, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include the Holy Spirit, repentance, and the law.
Jerome — Jerome interprets Ecclesiastes, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include sin, judgment, and care for the poor.
Bonaventure — Bonaventure interprets Ecclesiastes, Chapter 10, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include sin, divine grace, and patience.
Bonaventure — Bonaventure interprets Ecclesiastes, Chapter 2, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include the soul, judgment, and sin.
Bonaventure — Bonaventure interprets Ecclesiastes, Chapter 4, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include care for the poor, envy, and the soul.
Bonaventure — Bonaventure interprets Ecclesiastes, Chapter 7, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include sin, anger, and the soul.
Bonaventure — Bonaventure interprets Ecclesiastes, Introductory Questions, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include knowledge, love, and judgment.
Jerome — Jerome interprets Ecclesiastes v2, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include sin, the soul, and judgment.
Theophylact of Ohrid — Theophylact of Ohrid interprets Ephesians, Chapter 5, relating the biblical passage to Christian teaching and practice. Topics include love, idolatry, and anger.
