Pseudo-Clement

The Clementine Homilies

Name: The Clementine Homilies
Author: Pseudo-Clement

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4th c. · Treatises & Other · English translation, 1890

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Introductory Notice
Epistle of Peter to James.
Chapter I.—Doctrine of Reserve
Chapter II.—Misrepresentation of Peter's Doctrine
Chapter III.—Initiation
Chapter IV.—An Adjuration Concerning the Receivers of the Book
Chapter V.—The Adjuration Accepted
Epistle of Clement to James.
Chapter I.—Peter's Martyrdom
Chapter II.—Ordination of Clement
Chapter III.—Nolo Episcopari
Chapter IV.—The Recompense of the Reward
Chapter V.—A Charge
Chapter VI.—The Duty of a Bishop
Chapter VII.—Duties of Presbyters
Chapter VIII.—“Do Good Unto All?”
Chapter IX.—“Let Brotherly Love Continue.”
Chapter X.—“Whatsoever Things Are Honest.”
Chapter XI.—Doubts to Be Satisfied
Chapter XII.—Duties of Deacons
Chapter XIII.—Duties of Catechists
Chapter XIV.—The Vessel of the Church
Chapter XV.—Incidents of the Voyage
Chapter XVI.—The Bishop's Labours and Reward
Chapter XVII.—The People's Duties
Chapter XVIII.—“As a Heathen Man and a Publican.”
Chapter XIX.—Installation of Clement
Chapter XX.—Clement's Obedience
Homily I.
Chapter I.—Boyish Questionings
Chapter II.—Good Out of Evil
Chapter III.—Perplexity
Chapter IV.—More Perplexity
Chapter V.—A Resolution
Chapter VI.—Tidings From Judæa
Chapter VII.—The Gospel in Rome
Chapter VIII.—Departure From Rome
Chapter IX.—Preaching of Barnabas
Chapter X.—Cavils of the Philosophers
Chapter XI.—Clement's Zeal
Chapter XII.—Clement's Rebuke of the People
Chapter XIII.—Clement Instructed by Barnabas
Chapter XIV.—Departure of Barnabas
Chapter XV.—Introduction to Peter
Chapter XVI.—Peter's Salutation
Chapter XVII.—Questions Propounded
Chapter XVIII.—Causes of Ignorance
Chapter XIX.—The True Prophet
Chapter XX.—Peter's Satisfaction With Clement
Chapter XXI.—Unalterable Conviction
Chapter XXII.—Thanksgiving
Homily II.
Chapter I.—Peter's Attendants
Chapter II.—A Sound Mind in a Sound Body
Chapter III.—Forewarned is Forearmed
Chapter IV.—A Request
Chapter V.—Excellence of the Knowledge of the True Prophet
Chapter VI.—The True Prophet
Chapter VII.—Unaided Quest of Truth Profitless
Chapter VIII.—Test of Truth
Chapter IX.—“The Weak Things of the World.”
Chapter X.—Test of the Prophet
Chapter XI.—Ignorance, Knowledge, Foreknowledge
Chapter XII.—Doctrine of the True Prophet
Chapter XIII.—Future Rewards and Punishments
Chapter XIV.—Righteousness and Unrighteousness
Chapter XV.—Pairs
Chapter XVI.—Man's Ways Opposite to God's
Chapter XVII.—First the Worse, Then the Better
Chapter XVIII.—Mistake About Simon Magus
Chapter XIX.—Justa, a Proselyte
Chapter XX.—Divorced for the Faith
Chapter XXI.—Justa's Adopted Sons, Associates With Simon
Chapter XXII.—Doctrines of Simon
Chapter XXIII.—Simon a Disciple of the Baptist
Chapter XXIV.—Electioneering Stratagems
Chapter XXV.—Simon's Deceit
Chapter XXVI.—His Wickedness
Chapter XXVII.—His Promises
Chapter XXVIII.—Fruitless Counsel
Chapter XXIX.—Immortality of the Soul
Chapter XXX.—An Argument
Chapter XXXI.—A Dilemma
Chapter XXXII.—Simon's Prodigies
Chapter XXXIII.—Doctrine of Pairs
Chapter XXXIV.—Useless and Philanthropic Miracles
Chapter XXXV.—Discussion Postponed
Chapter XXXVI.—All for the Best
Chapter XXXVII.—Spies in the Enemy's Camp
Chapter XXXVIII.—Corruption of the Law
Chapter XXXIX.—Tactics
Chapter XL.—Preliminary Instruction
Chapter XLI.—Asking for Information, Not Contradiction
Chapter XLII.—Right Notions of God Essential to Holiness
Chapter XLIII.—A Priori Argument on the Divine Attributes
Chapter XLIV.—The Same Continued
Chapter XLV.—How God is to Be Thought Of
Chapter XLVI.—Judgment to Come
Chapter XLVII.—A Pertinent Question
Chapter XLVIII.—A Particular Case
Chapter XLIX.—Reductio A.D. Absurdum
Chapter L.—A Satisfactory Answer
Chapter LI.—Weigh in the Balance
Chapter LII.—Sins of the Saints Denied
Chapter LIII.—Close of the Conference
Homily III.
Chapter I.—The Morning of the Discussion
Chapter II.—Simon's Design
Chapter III.—His Object
Chapter IV.—Snares Laid for the Gentiles
Chapter V.—Use of Errors
Chapter VI.—Purgatory and Hell
Chapter VII.—What is Impiety?
Chapter VIII.—Wiles of the Devil
Chapter IX.—Uncertainty of the Scriptures
Chapter X.—Simon's Intention
Chapter XI.—Distinction Between Prediction and Prophecy
Chapter XII.—The Same
Chapter XIII.—Prophetic Knowledge Constant
Chapter XIV.—Prophetic Spirit Constant
Christ's Prophecies
Chapter XVI.—Doctrine of Conjunction
Chapter XVII.—Whether Adam Had the Spirit
Chapter XVIII.—Adam Not Ignorant
Chapter XIX.—Reign of Christ
Christ the Only Prophet Has Appeared in Different Ages
Chapter XXI.—The Eating of the Forbidden Fruit Denied
Chapter XXII.—Male and Female
Chapter XXIII.—Two Kinds of Prophecy
Chapter XXIV.—The Prophetess a Misleader
Chapter XXV.—Cain's Name and Nature
Chapter XXVI.—Abel's Name and Nature
Chapter XXVII.—The Prophet and the Prophetess
Chapter XXVIII.—Spiritual Adultery
Chapter XXIX.—The Signal Given
Chapter XXX.—Apostolic Salutation
Chapter XXXI.—Faith in God
Chapter XXXII.—Invitation
Chapter XXXIII.—Works of Creation
Chapter XXXIV.—Extent of Creation
Chapter XXXV.—“These Are a Part of His Ways.”
Chapter XXXVI.—Dominion Over the Creatures
Chapter XXXVII.—“Whom to Know is Life Eternal.”
Chapter XXXVIII.—Simon's Challenge
Chapter XXXIX.—Defects Ascribed to God
Chapter XL.—Peter's Answer
Chapter XLI.—“Status Quæstionis.”
Chapter XLII.—Was Adam Blind?
Chapter XLIII.—God's Foreknowledge
Chapter XLIV.—God's Decrees
Chapter XLV.—Sacrifices
Chapter XLVI.—Disparagements of God
Chapter XLVII.—Foreknowledge of Moses
Chapter XLVIII.—Test of Truth
Chapter XLIX.—The True Prophet
Chapter L.—His Teaching Concerning the Scriptures
Chapter LI.—His Teaching Concerning the Law
Chapter LII.—Other Sayings of Christ
Chapter LIII.—Other Sayings of Christ
Chapter LIV.—Other Sayings
Chapter LV.—Teaching of Christ
Chapter LVI.—Teaching of Christ
Chapter LVII.—Teaching of Christ
Chapter LVIII.—Flight of Simon
Chapter LIX.—Peter's Resolution to Follow
Chapter LX.—Successor to Be Appointed
Chapter LXI.—Monarchy
Chapter LXII.—Obedience Leads to Peace
Chapter LXIII.—Zacchæus Appointed
Chapter LXIV.—The Bishopric
Chapter LXV.—Nolo Episcopari
Chapter LXVI.—Danger of Disobedience
Chapter LXVII.—Duties of Church Office-Bearers
Chapter LXVIII.—“Marriage Always Honourable.”
Chapter LXIX.—“Not Forsaking the Assembling of Yourselves Together.”
Chapter LXX.—“Hear the Bishop.”
Chapter LXXI.—Various Duties of Christians
Chapter LXXII.—Ordination
Chapter LXXIII.—Baptisms
Homily IV.
Chapter I.—Bernice's Hospitality
Chapter II.—Simon's Practices
Chapter III.—Object of the Mission
Chapter IV.—Simon's Doings
Chapter V.—Discretion the Better Part of Valour
Chapter VI.—Simon's Departure
Chapter VII.—Appion's Salutation
Chapter VIII.—A Challenge
Chapter IX.—Unworthy Ends of Philosophers
Chapter X.—A Cool Retreat
Chapter XI.—Truth and Custom
Chapter XII.—Genesis
Chapter XIII.—Destiny
Chapter XIV.—“Doctrine According to Godliness.”
Chapter XV.—Wickedness of the Gods
Chapter XVI.—Wickedness of Jupiter
Chapter XVII.—“Their Makers Are Like Unto Them.”
Chapter XVIII.—Second Nature
Chapter XIX.—“Where Ignorance is Bliss.”
Chapter XX.—False Theories of Philosophers
Chapter XXI.—Evils of Adultery
Chapter XXII.—A More Excellent Way
Chapter XXIII.—“Whither Shall I Go From Thy Presence?”
Chapter XXIV.—Allegory
Chapter XXV.—An Engagement for To-Morrow
Homily V.
Chapter I.—Appion Does Not Appear
Chapter II.—Clement's Previous Knowledge of Appion
Chapter III.—Clement's Trick
Chapter IV.—Appion's Undertaking
Chapter V.—Theory of Magic
Chapter VI.—Scruples
Chapter VII.—A Distinction With a Difference
Chapter VIII.—Flattery or Magic
Chapter IX.—A Love-Letter
Chapter X.—The Lover to the Beloved One
Chapter XI.—“All Uncleanness With Greediness.”
Chapter XII.—Jupiter's Amours
Chapter XIII.—Jupiter's Amours Continued
Chapter XIV.—Jupiter's Undisguised Amours
Chapter XV.—Unnatural Lusts
Chapter XVI.—Praise of Unchastity
Chapter XVII.—The Constellations
Chapter XVIII.—The Philosophers Advocates of Adultery
Chapter XIX.—Close of the Love-Letter
Chapter XX.—The Use Made of It
Chapter XXI.—Answer to Appion's Letter
Chapter XXII.—Lying Fables
Chapter XXIII.—The Gods No Gods
Chapter XXIV.—If a Principle Be Good, Carry It Out
Chapter XXV.—Better to Marry Than to Burn
Chapter XXVI.—Close of the Answer
Chapter XXVII.—A Reason for Hatred
Chapter XXVIII.—The Hoax Confessed
Chapter XXIX.—Appion's Resentment
Chapter XXX.—A Discussion Promised
Homily VI.
Chapter I.—Clement Meets Appion
Chapter II.—The Myths Are Not to Be Taken Literally
Chapter III.—Appion Proceeds to Interpret the Myths
Chapter IV.—Origin of Chaos
Chapter V.—Kronos and Rhea Explained
Chapter VI.—Phanes and Pluto
Chapter VII.—Poseidon, Zeus, and Metis
Chapter VIII.—Pallas and Hera
Chapter IX.—Artemis
Chapter X.—All Such Stories Are Allegorical
Chapter XI.—Clement Has Heard All This Before
Chapter XII.—Epitome of Appion's Explanation
Chapter XIII.—Kronos and Aphrodite
Chapter XIV.—Peleus and Thetis, Prometheus, Achilles, and Polyxena
Chapter XV.—The Judgment of Paris
Chapter XVI.—Hercules
Chapter XVII.—They Are Blameworthy Who Invented Such Stories
Chapter XVIII.—The Same
Chapter XIX.—None of These Allegories Are Consistent
Chapter XX.—These Gods Were Really Wicked Magicians
Chapter XXI.—Their Graves Are Still to Be Seen
Chapter XXII.—Their Contemporaries, Therefore, Did Not Look on Them as Gods
Chapter XXIII.—The Egyptians Pay Divine Honours to a Man
Chapter XXIV.—What is Not God
Chapter XXV.—The Universe is the Product of Mind
Chapter XXVI.—Peter Arrives From Cæsarea
Homily VII.
Chapter I.—Peter Addresses the People
Chapter II.—Reason of Simon's Power
Chapter III.—The Remedy
Chapter IV.—The Golden Rule
Chapter V.—Peter Departs for Sidon
Chapter VI.—Peter in Sidon
Chapter VII.—The Two Paths
Chapter VIII.—The Service of God's Appointment
Chapter IX.—Simon Attacks Peter
Chapter X.—Simon is Driven Away
Chapter XI.—The Way of Salvation
Chapter XII.—Peter Goes to Byblus and Tripolis
Homily VIII.
Chapter I.—Peter's Arrival at Tripolis
Chapter II.—Peter's Thoughtfulness
Chapter III.—A Conversation Interrupted
Chapter IV.—Many Called
Chapter V.—Faith the Gift of God
Chapter VI.—Concealment and Revelation
Chapter VII.—Moses and Christ
Chapter VIII.—A Large Congregation
Chapter IX.—“Vindicate the Ways of God to Men.”
Chapter X.—The Original Law
Chapter XI.—Cause of the Fall of Man
Chapter XII.—Metamorphoses of the Angels
Chapter XIII.—The Fall of the Angels
Chapter XIV.—Their Discoveries
Chapter XV.—The Giants
Chapter XVI.—Cannibalism
Chapter XVII.—The Flood
Chapter XVIII.—The Law to the Survivors
Chapter XIX.—The Law to the Giants or Demons
Chapter XX.—Willing Captives
Chapter XXI.—Temptation of Christ
Chapter XXII.—The Marriage Supper
Chapter XXIII.—The Assembly Dismissed
Chapter XXIV.—The Sick Healed
Homily IX.
Chapter I.—Peter's Discourse Resumed
Chapter II.—Monarchy and Polyarchy
Chapter III.—Family of Noe
Chapter IV.—Zoroaster
Chapter V.—Hero-Worship
Chapter VI.—Fire-Worship
Chapter VII.—Sacrificial Orgies
Chapter VIII.—The Best Merchandise
Chapter IX.—How Demons Get Power Over Men
Chapter X.—How They Are to Be Expelled
Chapter XI.—Unbelief the Demon's Stronghold
Chapter XII.—Theory of Disease
Chapter XIII.—Deceits of the Demons
Chapter XIV.—More Tricks
Chapter XV.—Test of Idols
Chapter XVI.—Powers of the Demons
Chapter XVII.—Reasons Why Their Deceits Are Not Detected
Chapter XVIII.—Props of the System
Chapter XIX.—Privileges of the Baptized
Chapter XX.—“Not Almost, But Altogether Such as I Am.”
Chapter XXI.—The Demons Subject to the Believer
Chapter XXII.—“Rather Rejoice.”
Chapter XXIII.—The Sick Healed
Homily X.
Chapter I.—The Third Day in Tripolis
Chapter II.—Ignorance and Error
Chapter III.—Man the Lord of All
Chapter IV.—Faith and Duty
Chapter V.—The Fear of God
Chapter VI.—Restoration of the Divine Image
Chapter VII.—Unprofitableness of Idols
Chapter VIII.—No Gods Which Are Made With Hands
Chapter IX.—“Eyes Have They, But They See Not.”
Chapter X.—Idolatry a Delusion of the Serpent
Chapter XI.—Why the Serpent Tempts to Sin
Chapter XII.—Ignorantia Neminem Excusat
Chapter XIII.—Condemnation of the Ignorant
Chapter XIV.—Polytheistic Illustration
Chapter XV.—Its Inconclusiveness
Chapter XVI.—Gods of the Egyptians
Chapter XVII.—The Egyptians' Defence of Their System
Chapter XVIII.—Answer to the Egyptians
Chapter XIX.—God's Peculiar Attribute
Chapter XX.—Neither the World Nor Any of Its Parts Can Be God
Chapter XXI.—Idols Not Animated by the Divine Spirit
Chapter XXII.—Confutation of Idol-Worship
Chapter XXIII.—Folly of Idolatry
Chapter XXIV.—Impotence of Idols
Chapter XXV.—Servants Become Masters
Chapter XXVI.—The Sick Healed
Homily XI.
Chapter I.—Morning Exercises
Chapter II.—“Giving All Diligence.”
Chapter III.—“Behold What Indignation.”
Chapter IV.—The Golden Rule (iv)
Chapter V.—Forasmuch as Ye Did It Unto One of These
Chapter VI.—Why God Suffers Objects of Idolatry to Subsist
Chapter VII.—“Let Both Grow Together Till the Harvest.”
Chapter VIII.—Liberty and Necessity
Chapter IX.—God a Jealous God
Chapter X.—The Creatures Avenge God's Cause
Chapter XI.—Immortality of the Soul
Chapter XII.—Idols Unprofitable
Chapter XIII.—Arguments in Favour of Idolatry Answered
Chapter XIV.—Heathen Orgies
Chapter XV.—Heathen Worshippers Under the Power of the Demon
Chapter XVI.—All Things Work for Good to Them That Love God
Chapter XVII.—Speaking the Truth in Love
Charming of the Serpent
Chapter XIX.—Not Peace, But a Sword
Chapter XX.—What If It Be Already Kindled?
Chapter XXI.—“If I Be a Father, Where is My Fear?”
Chapter XXII.—“The Gods That Have Not Made the Heavens.”
Chapter XXIII.—“To Whom Much is Given.”
Chapter XXIV.—“Born of Water.”
Chapter XXV.—Good Works to Be Well Done
Chapter XXVI.—Baptism
Chapter XXVII.—All Need Baptism
Chapter XXVIII.—Purification
Chapter XIX.—Outward and Inward Purity
Chapter XXX.—“Whatsoever Things Are Pure.”
Chapter XXXI.—“What Do Ye More Than Others?”
Chapter XXXII.—“To Whom Much is Given.”
Chapter XXXIII.—The Queen of the South and the Men of Nineveh
Chapter XXXIV.—Peter's Daily Work
Chapter XXXV.—“Beware of False Prophets.”
Chapter XXXVI.—Farewell to Tripolis
Homily XII.
Chapter I.—Two Bands
Chapter II.—Love of Preachers and Their Converts
Chapter III.—Submission
Chapter IV.—Clement's Joy
Chapter V.—Clement's Office of Service
Chapter VI.—Peter's Frugality
Chapter VII.—“Not to Be Ministered Unto, But to Minister.”
Chapter VIII.—Family History
Chapter IX.—The Lost Ones
Chapter X.—The Seeker Lost
Chapter XI.—The Afflictions of the Righteous
Chapter XII.—A Pleasure Trip
Chapter XIII.—A Woman of a Sorrowful Spirit
Chapter XIV.—Balm in Gilead
Chapter XV.—The Woman's Story
Chapter XVI.—The Shipwreck
Chapter XVII.—The Fruitless Search
Chapter XVIII.—Trouble Upon Trouble
Chapter XIX.—Evasions
Chapter XX.—Peter's Account of the Matter
Chapter XXI.—A Disclosure
Chapter XXII.—The Lost Found
Chapter XXIII.—Reward of Hospitality
Chapter XXIV.—All Well Arranged
Chapter XXV.—Philanthropy and Friendship
Chapter XXVI.—What is Philanthropy
Chapter XXVII.—Who Can Judge
Chapter XXVIII.—Difficulty of Judging
Chapter XXIX.—Sufferings of the Good
Chapter XXX.—Offences Must Come
Chapter XXXI.—“Howbeit, They Meant It Not.”
Chapter XXXII.—The Golden Rule
Chapter XXXIII.—Fear and Love
Homily XIII.
Chapter I.—Journey to Laodicea
Chapter II.—Peter Relates to Nicetas and Aquila the History of Clement and His…
Chapter III.—Recognition of Nicetas and Aquila
Chapter IV.—The Mother Must Not Take Food With Her Son. The Reason Stated
Chapter V.—Mattidia Wishes to Be Baptized
Chapter VI.—The Sons Reveal Themselves to the Mother
Chapter VII.—Nicetas Tells What Befell Him
Chapter VIII.—Nicetas Like to Be Deceived by Simon Magus
Chapter IX.—The Mother Begs Baptism for Herself and Her Hostess
Chapter X.—Mattidia Values Baptism Aright
Chapter XI.—Mattidia Has Unintentionally Fasted One Day
Chapter XII.—The Difficulty Solved
Chapter XIII.—Peter on Chastity
Chapter XIV.—Peter's Speech Continued
Chapter XV.—Peter's Speech Continued
Chapter XVI.—Peter's Speech Continued
Chapter XVII.—Peter's Speech Continued
Chapter XVIII.—Peter's Speech Continued
Chapter XIX.—Peter's Speech Ended
Chapter XX.—Peter Addresses Mattidia
Chapter XXI.—The Same Subject Continued
Homily XIV.
Chapter I.—Mattidia is Baptized in the Sea
Chapter II.—The Reason of Peter's Lateness
Chapter III.—The Old Man Does Not Believe in God or Providence
Chapter IV.—Peter's Arguments Against Genesis
Chapter V.—Practical Refutation of Genesis
Chapter VI.—The Old Man Opposes His Personal Experience to the Argument of Peter
Chapter VII.—The Old Man Tells His Story
Chapter VIII.—The Old Man Gives Information in Regard to Faustus the Father of…
Chapter IX.—Faustus Himself Appears
Chapter X.—Faustus Explains His Narrative to Peter
Chapter XI.—Discussion on Genesis
Chapter XII.—Clement Undertakes the Discussion
Homily XV.
Chapter I.—Peter Wishes to Convert Faustus
Chapter II.—Reason for Listening to Peter's Arguments
Chapter III.—Obstacles to Faith
Chapter IV.—Providence Seen in the Events of the Life of Faustus and His Family
Chapter V.—Difference Between the True Religion and Philosophy
Chapter VI.—The Love of Man
Chapter VII.—The Explanation of a Parable; The Present and the Future Life
Chapter VIII.—The Present and the Future
Chapter IX.—Possessions Are Transgressions
Chapter X.—Poverty Not Necessarily Righteous
Chapter XI.—Exposition of the True Religion Promised
Homily XVI.
Chapter I.—Simon Wishes to Discuss With Peter the Unity of God
Chapter II.—The Same Subject Continued
Chapter III.—The Mode of the Discussion
Chapter IV.—The Prejudices of Faustus Rather on the Side of Simon Than on That…
Chapter V.—Peter Commences the Discussion
Chapter VI.—Simon Appeals to the Old Testament to Prove That There Are Many Gods
Chapter VII.—Peter Appeals to the Old Testament to Prove the Unity of God
Chapter VIII.—Simon and Peter Continue the Discussion
Chapter IX.—Simon Tries to Show That the Scriptures Contradict Themselves
Chapter X.—Peter's Explanation of the Apparent Contradictions of Scripture
Chapter XI.—Gen. I. 26 Appealed to by Simon
Chapter XII.—Peter's Explanation of the Passage
Chapter XIII.—The Contradictions of the Scriptures Intended to Try Those Who…
Chapter XIV.—Other Beings Called Gods
Christ Not God, But the Son of God
Chapter XVI.—The Unbegotten and the Begotten Necessarily Different From Each…
Chapter XVII.—The Nature of God
Chapter XVIII.—The Name of God
Chapter XIX.—The Shape of God in Man
Chapter XX.—The Character of God
Chapter XXI.—Simon Promises to Appeal to the Teaching of Christ. Peter…
Homily XVII.
Chapter I.—Simon Comes to Peter
Chapter II.—Simon's Speech Against Peter
Chapter III.—Simon's Accusation of Peter
Chapter IV.—It is Asserted That Christ's Teaching is Different From Peter's
Chapter V.—Jesus Inconsistent in His Teaching
Chapter VI.—Peter Goes Out to Answer Simon
Chapter VII.—Man in the Shape of God
Chapter VIII.—God's Figure: Simon's Objection Therefrom Refuted
Chapter IX.—God the Centre or Heart of the Universe
Chapter X.—The Nature and Shape of God
Chapter XI.—The Fear of God
Chapter XII.—The Fear and Love of God
Chapter XIII.—The Evidence of the Senses Contrasted With That From Supernatural…
Chapter XIV.—The Evidence of the Senses More Trustworthy Than That of…
Chapter XV.—The Evidence From Dreams Discussed
Chapter XVI.—None But Evil Demons Appear to the Impious
Chapter XVII.—The Impious See True Dreams and Visions
Chapter XVIII.—The Nature of Revelation
Chapter XIX.—Opposition to Peter Unreasonable
Chapter XX.—Another Subject for Discussion Proposed
Homily XVIII.
Chapter I.—Simon Maintains That the Framer of the World is Not the Highest God
Chapter II.—Definition of Goodness and Justice
Chapter III.—God Both Good and Just
Chapter IV.—The Unrevealed God
Chapter V.—Peter Doubts Simon's Honesty
Chapter VI.—The Nature of Revelation
Chapter VII.—Simon Confesses His Ignorance
Chapter VIII.—The Work of Revelation Belongs to the Son Alone
Chapter IX.—How Simon Bears His Exposure
Chapter X.—Peter's Reply to Simon
Chapter XI.—Simon Professes to Utter His Real Sentiments
Chapter XII.—Simon's Opinions Expounded by Peter
Chapter XIII.—Peter's Explanation of the Passage
Chapter XIV.—Simon Refuted
Chapter XV.—Matthew XI. 25 Discussed
Chapter XVI.—These Things Hidden Justly From the Wise
Chapter XVII.—The Way to the Kingdom Not Concealed From the Israelites
Chapter XVIII.—Isaiah I. 3 Explained
Chapter XIX.—Misconception of God in the Old Testament
Chapter XX.—Some Parts of the Old Testament Written to Try Us
Chapter XXI.—Simon's Astonishment at Peter's Treatment of the Scriptures
Chapter XXII.—Peter Worships One God
Chapter XXIII.—Simon Retires
Homily XIX.
Chapter I.—Simon Undertakes to Prove That the Creator of the World is Not…
Chapter II.—The Existence of the Devil Affirmed
Chapter III.—Peter Refuses to Discuss Certain Questions in Regard to the Devil
Chapter IV.—Suppositions in Regard to the Devil's Origin
Chapter V.—God Not Deserving of Blame in Permitting the Existence of the Devil
Chapter VI.—Peter Accuses Simon of Being Worse Than the Devil
Chapter VII.—Peter Suspects Simon of Not Believing Even in a God
Chapter VIII.—Peter Undertakes to Discuss the Devil's Origin
Chapter IX.—Theories in Regard to the Origin of the Devil
Chapter X.—The Absolute God Entirely Incomprehensible by Man
Chapter XI.—The Application of the Attributes of Man to God
Chapter XII.—God Produced the Wicked One, But Not Evil
Chapter XIII.—God the Maker of the Devil
Chapter XIV.—Is Matter Eternal?
Chapter XV.—Sin the Cause of Evil
Chapter XVI.—Why the Wicked One is Entrusted With Power
Chapter XVII.—The Devil Has Not Equal Power With God
Chapter XVIII.—Is the Devil a Relation?
Chapter XIX.—Some Actions Really Wicked
Chapter XX.—Pain and Death the Result of Sin
Chapter XXI.—The Uses of Lust, Anger, Grief
Chapter XXII.—Sins of Ignorance
Chapter XXIII.—The Inequalities of Lot in Human Life
Chapter XXIV.—Simon Rebuked by Faustus
Chapter XXV.—Simon Retires. Sophonias Asks Peter to State His Real Opinions in…
Homily XX.
Chapter I.—Peter is Willing to Gratify Sophonias
Chapter II.—The Two Ages
Chapter III.—The Work of the Good One and of the Evil One
Chapter IV.—Men Sin Through Ignorance
Chapter V.—Sophonias Maintains That God Cannot Produce What is Unlike Himself
Chapter VI.—God's Power of Changing Himself
Chapter VII.—The Objection Answered, That One Cannot Change Himself
Chapter VIII.—The Origin of the Good One Different From That of the Evil One
Chapter IX.—Why the Wicked One is Appointed Over the Wicked by the Righteous God
Chapter X.—Why Some Believe, and Others Do Not
Chapter XI.—Arrival of Appion and Annubion
Chapter XII.—Faustus Appears to His Friends With the Face of Simon
Chapter XIII.—The Flight of Simon
Chapter XIV.—The Change in the Form of Faustus Caused by Simon
Chapter XV.—The Repentance of Faustus
Chapter XVI.—Why Simon Gave to Faustus His Own Shape
Chapter XVII.—Annubion's Services to Faustus
Chapter XVIII.—Peter Promises to Restore to Faustus His Own Shape
Chapter XIX.—Peter's Instructions to Faustus
Chapter XX.—Faustus, His Wife, and Sons, Prepare to Go to Antioch
Chapter XXI.—Appion and Athenodorus Return in Quest of Faustus
Chapter XXII.—Appion and Athenodorus Return to Simon
Chapter XXIII.—Peter Goes to Antioch

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