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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2
Philip Schaff
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pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min2INDEX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min3NPNF2–01. Eusebius Pamphilius: Church History, Life of Constantine, Oration in Praise of Constantine
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min4Npnf2–01 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 57 min5Chapter XIII Narrative concerning the Prince of the Edessenes
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 99 min6Chapter XXVI The Jews, afflicted with Innumerable Evils, commenced the Last War Against the Romans
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 94 min7Chapter XXXIX The Writings of Papias
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 125 min8Chapter XXX Bardesanes the Syrian and his Extant Works
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 106 min9Chapter XXVIII Those who first advanced the Heresy of Artemon; their Manner of Life, and how they dared to corrupt the S
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 123 min10Chapter XLVI Other Epistles of Dionysius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 125 min11Chapter XXXII The Distinguished Ecclesiastics of our Day, and which of them survived until the Destruction of the Church
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 113 min12Chapter XIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 151 min13Chapter XI The Final Destruction of the Enemies of Religion
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 60 min14Chapter IX The Victory of Constantine, and the Blessings which under him accrued to the Subjects of the Roman Empire
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 94 min15Table of Macedonian Months
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 100 min16Chapter LIX That Maximin, blinded by Disease, issued an Edict in Favor of the Christians
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 94 min17Chapter LXXIII The Controversy continues without Abatement, even after the Receipt of This Letter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min18Chapter LXVI How on the Discovery of Prohibited Books among the Heretics, Many of them return to the Catholic Church
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 122 min19Chapter LXXV He surpassed all Preceding Emperors in Devotion to God
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 102 min20Chapter XXVI The Emperor ascribes his Personal Piety to God; and shows that we are bound to seek Success from God, and a
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 113 min21Chapter XVIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 196 min22NPNF2–02. Socrates and Sozomenus Ecclesiastical Histories
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min23Npnf2–02 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 78 min24Chapter XL The Funeral of the Emperor Constantine
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 215 min25Chapter XLVII Successes of Julian; Death of the Emperor Constantius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 243 min26Chapter XXVI Death of the Emperor Jovian
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 123 min27Chapter XXXVIII The Emperor Valens is ridiculed by the People on Account of the Goths; undertakes an Expedition against
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 128 min28Chapter XXVI Illness and Death of Theodosius the Elder
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min29Chapter XXIII Death of the Emperor Arcadius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min30Chapter XLVIII Thalassius is ordained Bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 146 min31The Ecclesiastical History, Of Salaminius Hermias Sozomenus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 31 min32Chapter XXV The Emperor prepared a Public Table for the Synod, after inviting its Members to Constantinople, and honorin
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 118 min33Chapter XXXIV Death of Constantine the Great; he died after Baptism and was buried in the Temple of the Holy Apostles
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 162 min34Chapter XXIV Letter of Conciliation from Valens and Ursacius to the Great Athanasius. Restoration of the Other Eastern B
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 117 min35Chapter XXX George, Bishop of Antioch, and the Chief-Priests of Jerusalem. Three Chief-Priests successively succeed Cyri
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 153 min36Chapter XXII From Aversion to the Christians, Julian granted Permission to the Jews to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem;
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 128 min37Chapter XL Saint Isaac, the Monk, predicts the Death of Valens. Valens in his Flight enters a Chaff-House, is consumed,
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 206 min38Chapter XXIX Discovery of the Remains of the Prophets Habakkuk and Micah. Death of the Emperor Theodosius the Great
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 135 min39Chapter XXVIII Effort of Innocent, Bishop of Rome, to recall John through a Council. Concerning those who were sent by h
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 133 min40Chapter XVII Discovery of the Relics of Zechariah the Prophet, and of Stephen the Proto-Martyr
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 59 min41NPNF2–03. Theodoret, Jerome, Gennadius, & Rufinus: Historical Writings
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min42Npnf2–03 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min43Counter-statements of Theodoret
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 103 min44Chapter XXXII The End of the Holy Emperor Constantine
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 184 min45Chapter XXVIII About Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 160 min46Chapter XXII Of the heads discovered in the palace at Antioch and the public rejoicings there
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 67 min47Chapter XXXIII How the Goths became tainted by the Arian error
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 132 min48Chapter XXXIX Of Theodorus, bishop of Mopsuestia
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 150 min49Prologue
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min50Dialogue I The Immutable
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 130 min51Dialogue II The Unconfounded
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 202 min52Proof that the Divinity of the Saviour is Impassible
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 207 min53LXXXVII. To Domnus, Bishop of Apamea
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 211 min54CXXX. To Bishop Timotheus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 122 min55CLXXXI. Letter to Abundius, Bishop of Como
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 277 min56Chapter CXXXV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 132 min57Chapter XCIX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 90 min58The Letter of Anastasius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 130 min59The Apology of Rufinus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min60Book II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 342 min61Book I
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 128 min62Book III
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 289 min63A Commentary on the Apostles’ Creed
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 146 min64Preface to Origen’s Homilies on Numbers
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 33 min65NPNF2–04. Athanasius: Select Works and Letters
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min66Npnf2–04 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 72 min67S:29. The balance of powers in Nature shews that it is not God, either collectively, or in parts
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 113 min68S:34. The soul, then, if only it get rid of the stains of sin is able to know God directly, its own rational nature imag
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 19 min69S:47. Necessity of a return to the Word if our corrupt nature is to be restored
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min70S:57. Above all, so live that you may have the right to eat of this tree of knowledge and life, and so come to eternal j
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 226 min71Presbyters of Alexandria
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 16 min72Excursus A On the meaning of the phrase ex heteras hupostaseos e ousias in the Nicene Anathema
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 41 min73Statement of Faith
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min74S:6. The Trisagion wrongly explained by Arians. Its true significance
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 24 min75S:7. Appeal to the bishops of the whole Church to unite against Gregory
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 31 min76Part II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min77Chapter IV Imperial and Ecclesiastical Acts in Consequence of the Decision of the Council of Sardica
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 187 min78Additional Note on Apol. C. Arianos, S:50
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 108 min79Chapter VII On the Arian Symbol “Unoriginate.” This term afterwards adopted by them; and why; three senses of it. A four
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min80On the Opinion of Dionysius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 77 min81Athanasius the bishop to the brethren in foreign parts
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 187 min82Chapter II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 84 min8334. He expostulates with Constantius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 97 min8427. Conclusion
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min85Part VIII Persecution in Egypt
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 199 min86Chapter XIII Texts Explained; Thirdly, Hebrews i. 4. Additional texts brought as objections; e.g. Heb. i. 4; vii. 22. Wh
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 262 min87Chapter XXII Texts Explained; Sixthly, the Context of Proverbs viii. 22 Vz. 22–30 It is right to interpret this passage
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 290 min88Chapter XXX Objections continued, as in Chapters vii x. Whether the Son is begotten of the Father’s will? This virtually
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 236 min89S:S:26–36. That the Son is the Co-existing Word, argued from the New Testament. Texts from the Old Testament continued;
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 130 min90Postscript
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 192 min91Appendix Exile of Athanasius under Julian, 362–363
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 31 min92To the Bishops of Africa
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 35 min93Index
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 89 min94From Letter XLV (For 373.)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 309 min95Memorandum On other Letters ascribed to Athanasius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 176 min96NPNF2–05. Gregory of Nyssa: Dogmatic Treatises, Etc
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min97Npnf2–05 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 45 min98Works on Analytical Criticism, History, and Bibliography, Consulted
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min99Letter II To his most pious brother Gregory. Peter greeting in the Lord
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min100S:20. He does wrong in assuming, to account for the existence of the Only-Begotten, an energy’ that produced Christ’s Pe
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 165 min101S:42. Explanation of Ungenerate,’ and a study’ of Eternity
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 280 min102S:15. Lastly he displays at length the folly of Eunomius, who at times speaks of the Holy Spirit as created, and as the
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 240 min103S:7. Then he ends the book with an exposition of the Divine and Human names of the Only-Begotten, and a discussion of th
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 118 min104S:9. Then, distinguishing between essence and generation, he declares the empty and frivolous language of Eunomius to be
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 138 min105S:5. Thereafter he shows that there are not two Christs or two Lords, but one Christ and one Lord, and that the Divine n
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 70 min106S:4. Then returning to the words of Peter, “God made Him Lord and Christ,” he skilfully explains it by many arguments, a
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 64 min107S:5. After much discourse concerning the actually existent, and ungenerate and good, and upon the consubstantiality of t
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 61 min108S:5. Then, after showing that the Person of the Only-begotten and Maker of things has no beginning, as have the things t
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 79 min109S:4. Then, having shown that Eunomius’ calumny against the great Basil, that he called the Only-begotten “Ungenerate,” i
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 59 min110S:4. After this he shows that the Son, who truly is, and is in the bosom of the Father, is simple and uncompounded, and
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min111S:5. Eunomius again speaks of the Son as Lord and God, and Maker of all creation intelligible and sensible, having recei
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 67 min112S:5. Then, again discussing the true Light and unapproachable Light of the Father and of the Son, special attributes, co
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 57 min113Answer to Eunomius’ Second Book
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 221 min114Section 114
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 237 min115On the Holy Spirit
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 73 min116On the Holy Trinity, and of the Godhead of the Holy Spirit
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min117On “Not Three Gods.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 43 min118On the Faith
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 15 min119Chapter XXIV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 195 min120On Infants’ Early Deaths
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min121On Pilgrimages
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min122XXX. A brief examination of the construction of our bodies from a medical point of view
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 282 min123On the Soul and the Resurrection
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 254 min124Chapter XL
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 242 min125Funeral Oration on Meletius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min126On the Baptism of Christ
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 47 min127Letter XVIII To Flavian
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 136 min128NPNF2–06. Jerome: The Principal Works of St. Jerome
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min129Npnf2–06 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min130Letter XXXVI. To Pope Damasus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 305 min131Letter XLVI. Paula and Eustochium to Marcella
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 120 min132Letter LV. To Amandus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 315 min133Letter LXXIV. To Rufinus of Rome
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 296 min134Letter XCIII. From the Bishops of Palestine to Theophilus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 217 min135Letter CXII. To Augustine
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 198 min136Letter CXXII. To Rusticus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 115 min137Letter CXXXI. From Augustine
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 297 min138Letter CL. From Procopius to Jerome
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 160 min139The Life of Paulus the First Hermit
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min140The Life of S. Hilarion
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min141The Life of Malchus, the Captive Monk
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 26 min142The Dialogue Against the Luciferians
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 106 min143The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 84 min144Book I
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 278 min145Book II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 205 min146Against Vigilantius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 46 min147To Pammachius Against John of Jerusalem
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 163 min148Book III
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 244 min149Prefaces
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min150The Four Gospels
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 35 min151Tobit and Judith
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 44 min152Prefaces to the Commentaries on the Minor Prophets
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 50 min153NPNF2–07. Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min154Npnf2–07 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min155Lecture X On the Clause, and in One Lord Jesus Christ, with a Reading from the First Epistle to the Corinthians
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 323 min156Lecture XIV On the Words, And Rose Again from the Dead on the Third Day, and Ascended into the Heavens, and Sat on the R
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 225 min157Lecture XVII Continuation of the Discourse on the Holy Ghost
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 177 min158Lecture XXIII (On the Mysteries. V.) On the Sacred Liturgy and Communion
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 112 min159Oration VII Panegyric on His Brother S. Caesarius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 230 min160Oration XXVII The First Theological Oration
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 336 min161The Fifth Theological Oration On the Holy Spirit
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 267 min162Oration XXXVII On the Words of the Gospel, “When Jesus Had Finished These Sayings,” Etc.—S. Matt. xix. 1
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 107 min163Oration XLI On Pentecost
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 256 min164Oration XLV The Second Oration on Easter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 327 min165Ep. CXXV. To Olympius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 51 min166Ep. LX. To Basil
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 68 min167Ep. CLIV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 162 min168NPNF2–08. Basil: Letters and Select Works
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min169Npnf2–08 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 23 min170Genealogical Tables Chronological Table To Accompany The Life Of St. Basil
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min171Chapter XXX Exposition of the present state of the Churches
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 277 min172Homily IX The creation of terrestrial animals
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 335 min173Letter XLIII Admonition to the Young
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 227 min174Letter LXXXVIII Without address on the subject of the exaction of taxes
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 176 min175Letter CLXXVII To Saphronius the Master
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 281 min176Letter CCXXII To the people of Chalcis
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 241 min177Letter CCLXVII To Barses, bishop of Edessa, in exile
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 281 min178Letter CCCLXVI Basil to Urbicius the monk, concerning continency
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 114 min179NPNF2–09. Hilary of Poitiers, John of Damascus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min180Npnf2–09 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min181On the Councils, or, The Faith of the Easterns
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 175 min182Book I
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 78 min183Book V
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 322 min184Book VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 273 min185Book IX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 317 min186Book XI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 248 min187Book XII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 114 min188Psalm CXXX. (CXXXI.)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 89 min189An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min190Chapter XIV The properties of the divine nature
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min191Chapter XXX Concerning Prescience and Predestination
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 163 min192Chapter XXIX Concerning the Descent to Hades
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 178 min193Chapter XXVII Concerning the Resurrection
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 177 min194NPNF2–10. Ambrose: Selected Works and Letters
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min195Npnf2–10 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min196Chapter L
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 274 min197Chapter XXX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 154 min198Chapter XXII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 148 min199Chapter XVI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 147 min200Chapter XIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 134 min201Chapter XXII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 154 min202Book I
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min203Book II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 156 min204Chapter XX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min205Chapter XVI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 114 min206Chapter XVII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min207Chapter XII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 139 min208Chapter XIX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 208 min209Chapter IX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 55 min210Chapter XVII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min211Chapter XI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 93 min212Chapter XII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 69 min213Chapter VI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 46 min214Chapter VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 44 min215Chapter XV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 108 min216Sermon Against Auxentius on the Giving Up of the Basilicas
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 164 min217Epistle LXIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 240 min218NPNF2–11. Sulpitius Severus, Vincent of Lerins, John Cassian
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min219Npnf2–11 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 52 min220Chapter IX A question about the acquirement of true discretion
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 72 min221Chapter XXVII Wonderful Piety of Martin
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 97 min222Letter III. To Bassula, His Mother-In-Law
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 40 min223Chapter XXVII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min224Chapter XIV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 59 min225Chapter XVIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 60 min226Chapter VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 18 min227Chapter XIX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 68 min228Letter III A Letter of Severus to Holy Paul the Bishop
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min229Letter IV To the Same, on His Wisdom and Gentleness
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min230Letter V To an Unknown Person, Entreating Him to Deal Gently with His Brother
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min231Letter VI To Salvius: a Complaint that the Country People Were Harassed, and Their Possessions Plundered
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min232Letter VII To an Unknown Person, Begging the Favor of a Letter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min233Chapter LIV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 177 min234Chapter LI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 169 min235Appendix III
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 161 min236Chapter XI Of the Spiritual Girdle and its Mystical Meaning
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 22 min237Chapter XVIII How they do not kneel from the evening of Saturday till the evening of Sunday
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 42 min238Chapter XII Of the days on which, when supper is provided for the brethren, a Psalm is not said as they assemble for the
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 33 min239Chapter XLIII Recapitulation of the explanation how a monk can mount up towards perfection
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min240Chapter XLI The saying of Abbot Macarius of the behaviour of a monk as one who was to live for a long while, and as one
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 91 min241Chapter XXXI That no one can get the better of covetousness unless he stays in the Coenobium: and how one can remain the
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min242Chapter XXII The remedies by which we can root out anger from our hearts
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 41 min243Chapter XIII The means by which we can root out dejection from our hearts
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min244Chapter XXV The words of Abbot Moses which he said to me about the cure of accidie
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min245Chapter XIX Remedies by which we can overcome vainglory
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min246Chapter XXXIII Remedies against the evil of pride
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 68 min247Preface
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min248Chapter XXIII Of the discourse of the teacher in regard to the merits of his hearers
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 83 min249Chapter XXVI The answer how we should not exceed the proper measure of food
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 74 min250Chapter XXII The answer; viz., that our free will always has need of the help of the Lord
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 73 min251Chapter XXI Of those who having made light of great things busy themselves about trifles
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 58 min252Chapter XXVII That our battles are not fought with our faults in the same order as that in which they stand in the list
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 77 min253Chapter XVII That no one is dashed to the ground by a sudden fall
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 64 min254Chapter XXXIV The postponement of the answer to the question raised
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min255Chapter XXV How this that is said of the devil in the gospel is to be understood; viz., that “he is a liar, and his fath
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 76 min256Chapter XXXVI Of the value of short and silent prayer
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min257Chapter XIV The answer how we can gain stability of heart or of thoughts
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 58 min258Preface
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min259Chapter XV The postponement of the explanation which is asked for
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 48 min260Chapter XVIII The decision of the fathers that free will is not equal to save a man
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 86 min261Chapter XIX How often even those who are not worthy can receive the grace of the saving word
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 67 min262Chapter X A revelation on the trial of perfect chastity
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 29 min263Chapter XXVIII How friendships entered upon by conspiracy cannot be lasting ones
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 65 min264Chapter XXX That no determination should be made on those things which concern the needs of the common life
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 92 min265Preface
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min266Chapter XVI On the perfection of patience
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min267Chapter XVI The answer giving the proofs by which it can be recognized
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 47 min268Chapter XII Wherein we must do penance for a time only; and wherein it can have no end
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 40 min269Chapter XXXVI The answer, telling that this question should be reserved for a future Conference
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min270Chapter XXI That although we acknowledge that we cannot be without sin, yet still we ought not to suspend ourselves from
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 84 min271Chapter XXVI How the promise of an hundredfold in this life is made to those whose renunciation is perfect
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min272The Seven Books Of John Cassian On The Incarnation Of The Lord, Against Nestorius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min273Chapter VI The united doctrine of the Catholics is to be received as the orthodox faith
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 25 min274Chapter VII How in Christ the Divinity, Majesty, Might and Power have existed in perfection from eternity, and will cont
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 47 min275Chapter XVI He brings forward the witness of God the Father to the Divinity of the Son
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 74 min276Chapter XIII He explains who are those in whose person the Prophet Isaiah says: “Thou art our God, and we knew Thee not.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 49 min277Chapter XV What the prayers of the saints for the coming of Messiah contained; and what was the nature of that longing o
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 69 min278Chapter XXIII That the figure Synecdoche, in which the part stands for the whole, is very familiar to the Holy Scripture
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 86 min279Chapter XXXI He bemoans the unhappy lot of Constantinople, owing to the misfortune which has overtaken it from that here
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min280NPNF2–12. Leo the Great, Gregory the Great
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min281Npnf2–12 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 37 min282Letter XLI To Ravennius, Bishop of Arles
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 303 min283Letter LXXXVIII To Paschasinus, Bishop of Lilybaeum
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 106 min284Letter CLXXIII To Certain Egyptian Bishops
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 264 min285Sermon XLII On Lent, IV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 280 min286Sermon XCV A Homily on the Beatitudes, St. Matt. v. 1–9
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 304 min287Chapter XI What manner of man ought not to come to rule
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 56 min288Chapter XI How intent the ruler ought to be on meditations in the Sacred Law
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 105 min289Chapter XIX How those who use food intemperately and those who use it sparingly are to be admonished
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 148 min290Chapter XL Of the work and the voice of preaching
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 193 min291Part IV How the Preacher, When He Has Accomplished All Aright, Should Return to Himself, Lest Either His Life or His Pre
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min292Epistle LXXX To the Clergy and Nobles of Corsica
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 163 min293Epistle LIV Here follows the Epistle of Saint Licinianus, bishop, concerning the Book of Rules, addressed to Saint Grego
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 126 min294Epistle LXVII To Domitian, Metropolitan
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 122 min295Epistle XLVII To Sabinianus, Deacon
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 105 min296Epistle LVIII To all the Bishops throughout Helladia
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 172 min297Epistle LXVI To Athanasius, Presbyter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 134 min298Epistle XLIII To Marinianus, Bishop
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 135 min299Epistle XXXV To Leontius, Ex-Consul
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 81 min300NPNF2–13. Gregory the Great (II), Ephraim Syrus, Aphrahat
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min301Npnf2–13 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min302General Literature of Gregory’s Life and Times
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 20 min303Epistle CXXVII From S. Columbanus to Pope Gregory
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 260 min304Epistle LXIII To Dominicus, Bishop of Carthage
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 58 min305Epistle LXXVIII To Barbara and Antonina
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 230 min306Epistle L To Eulogius, Patriarch of Alexandria
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min307Epistle XLII To Eulogius, Patriarch of Alexandria
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 69 min308Epistle XVII To Felix, Bishop of Messana
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min309Hymn LXVIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 285 min310Hymn XIX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 193 min311Hymn XIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 85 min312Hymn XIV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min313Hymn XV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 27 min314Hymn VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 37 min315On the Sinful Woman
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 202 min316Demonstration V Of Wars
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 95 min317Demonstration XXII Of Death and the Latter Times
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 275 min318NPNF2–14. The Seven Ecumenical Councils
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min319Npnf2–14 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min320Excursus on the Words gennethenta ou poiethenta
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 26 min321Excursus on the Number of the Nicene Canons
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 197 min322On the Keeping of Easter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 60 min323Introductory Note to the Canons of the Provincial Synods which in this Volume are Interjected Between the First and the
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min324Canon XXV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 57 min325Canon XV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 34 min326Canon XX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 55 min327Canon XXV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 74 min328Canon LX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 160 min329Council of Constantinople a.d. 382. The Synodical Letter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 142 min330Decree of the Synod in the Matter of Euprepius and Cyril
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 254 min331Extracts from the Acts Session XVI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 266 min332Historical Excursus on the After History of the Council
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 124 min333The Imperial Edict Posted in the Third Atrium of the Great Church Near What is Called Dicymbala
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 138 min334Canon CII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 253 min335Excursus as to Whether the Sardican Council Was Ecumenical
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 115 min336Canon LXVII. (Greek lxx.)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 162 min337Canon CXXXVIII. (Not numbered in the Greek.)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 150 min338Council of Constantinople Under Nectarius of Constantinople and Theophilus of Alexandria a.d. 394
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min339Introductory Note
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min340The Synod held at Carthage over which presided the Great and Holy Martyr Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage a.d. 257
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min341Canon VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 191 min342Historical Note on the So-Called “Eighth General Council” and Subsequent Councils
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 125 min343Canon LXXXV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 50 min344Canon IV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min345Canon XV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min346Canon XI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min347IV The Epistle of St. Athanasius to the Monk Ammus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min348Canon XCIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 35 min349Canon VIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min350VII From the Metre Poems of St. Gregory Theologus, Specifying which Books of the Old and New Testament Should Be Read
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min351VIII From the Iambics of St. Amphilochius the Bishop to Seleucus, on the Same Subject
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min352Question XVIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min353Canon X
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min354XI The Canonical Epistle of Our Holy Father Among the Saints, Cyril, Archbishop of Alexandria, on the Hymns
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min355XII The Encyclical Letter of Gennadius, Patriarch of Constantinople and of the Holy Synod Met with Him to All the Holy M
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min2INDEX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min3NPNF2–01. Eusebius Pamphilius: Church History, Life of Constantine, Oration in Praise of Constantine
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min4Npnf2–01 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 57 min5Chapter XIII Narrative concerning the Prince of the Edessenes
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 99 min6Chapter XXVI The Jews, afflicted with Innumerable Evils, commenced the Last War Against the Romans
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 94 min7Chapter XXXIX The Writings of Papias
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 125 min8Chapter XXX Bardesanes the Syrian and his Extant Works
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 106 min9Chapter XXVIII Those who first advanced the Heresy of Artemon; their Manner of Life, and how they dared to corrupt the S
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 123 min10Chapter XLVI Other Epistles of Dionysius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 125 min11Chapter XXXII The Distinguished Ecclesiastics of our Day, and which of them survived until the Destruction of the Church
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 113 min12Chapter XIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 151 min13Chapter XI The Final Destruction of the Enemies of Religion
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 60 min14Chapter IX The Victory of Constantine, and the Blessings which under him accrued to the Subjects of the Roman Empire
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 94 min15Table of Macedonian Months
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 100 min16Chapter LIX That Maximin, blinded by Disease, issued an Edict in Favor of the Christians
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 94 min17Chapter LXXIII The Controversy continues without Abatement, even after the Receipt of This Letter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min18Chapter LXVI How on the Discovery of Prohibited Books among the Heretics, Many of them return to the Catholic Church
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 122 min19Chapter LXXV He surpassed all Preceding Emperors in Devotion to God
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 102 min20Chapter XXVI The Emperor ascribes his Personal Piety to God; and shows that we are bound to seek Success from God, and a
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 113 min21Chapter XVIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 196 min22NPNF2–02. Socrates and Sozomenus Ecclesiastical Histories
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min23Npnf2–02 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 78 min24Chapter XL The Funeral of the Emperor Constantine
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 215 min25Chapter XLVII Successes of Julian; Death of the Emperor Constantius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 243 min26Chapter XXVI Death of the Emperor Jovian
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 123 min27Chapter XXXVIII The Emperor Valens is ridiculed by the People on Account of the Goths; undertakes an Expedition against
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 128 min28Chapter XXVI Illness and Death of Theodosius the Elder
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min29Chapter XXIII Death of the Emperor Arcadius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min30Chapter XLVIII Thalassius is ordained Bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 146 min31The Ecclesiastical History, Of Salaminius Hermias Sozomenus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 31 min32Chapter XXV The Emperor prepared a Public Table for the Synod, after inviting its Members to Constantinople, and honorin
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 118 min33Chapter XXXIV Death of Constantine the Great; he died after Baptism and was buried in the Temple of the Holy Apostles
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 162 min34Chapter XXIV Letter of Conciliation from Valens and Ursacius to the Great Athanasius. Restoration of the Other Eastern B
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 117 min35Chapter XXX George, Bishop of Antioch, and the Chief-Priests of Jerusalem. Three Chief-Priests successively succeed Cyri
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 153 min36Chapter XXII From Aversion to the Christians, Julian granted Permission to the Jews to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem;
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 128 min37Chapter XL Saint Isaac, the Monk, predicts the Death of Valens. Valens in his Flight enters a Chaff-House, is consumed,
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 206 min38Chapter XXIX Discovery of the Remains of the Prophets Habakkuk and Micah. Death of the Emperor Theodosius the Great
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 135 min39Chapter XXVIII Effort of Innocent, Bishop of Rome, to recall John through a Council. Concerning those who were sent by h
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 133 min40Chapter XVII Discovery of the Relics of Zechariah the Prophet, and of Stephen the Proto-Martyr
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 59 min41NPNF2–03. Theodoret, Jerome, Gennadius, & Rufinus: Historical Writings
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min42Npnf2–03 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min43Counter-statements of Theodoret
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 103 min44Chapter XXXII The End of the Holy Emperor Constantine
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 184 min45Chapter XXVIII About Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 160 min46Chapter XXII Of the heads discovered in the palace at Antioch and the public rejoicings there
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 67 min47Chapter XXXIII How the Goths became tainted by the Arian error
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 132 min48Chapter XXXIX Of Theodorus, bishop of Mopsuestia
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 150 min49Prologue
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min50Dialogue I The Immutable
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 130 min51Dialogue II The Unconfounded
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 202 min52Proof that the Divinity of the Saviour is Impassible
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 207 min53LXXXVII. To Domnus, Bishop of Apamea
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 211 min54CXXX. To Bishop Timotheus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 122 min55CLXXXI. Letter to Abundius, Bishop of Como
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 277 min56Chapter CXXXV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 132 min57Chapter XCIX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 90 min58The Letter of Anastasius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 130 min59The Apology of Rufinus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min60Book II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 342 min61Book I
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 128 min62Book III
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 289 min63A Commentary on the Apostles’ Creed
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 146 min64Preface to Origen’s Homilies on Numbers
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 33 min65NPNF2–04. Athanasius: Select Works and Letters
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min66Npnf2–04 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 72 min67S:29. The balance of powers in Nature shews that it is not God, either collectively, or in parts
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 113 min68S:34. The soul, then, if only it get rid of the stains of sin is able to know God directly, its own rational nature imag
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 19 min69S:47. Necessity of a return to the Word if our corrupt nature is to be restored
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min70S:57. Above all, so live that you may have the right to eat of this tree of knowledge and life, and so come to eternal j
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 226 min71Presbyters of Alexandria
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 16 min72Excursus A On the meaning of the phrase ex heteras hupostaseos e ousias in the Nicene Anathema
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 41 min73Statement of Faith
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min74S:6. The Trisagion wrongly explained by Arians. Its true significance
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 24 min75S:7. Appeal to the bishops of the whole Church to unite against Gregory
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 31 min76Part II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min77Chapter IV Imperial and Ecclesiastical Acts in Consequence of the Decision of the Council of Sardica
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 187 min78Additional Note on Apol. C. Arianos, S:50
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 108 min79Chapter VII On the Arian Symbol “Unoriginate.” This term afterwards adopted by them; and why; three senses of it. A four
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min80On the Opinion of Dionysius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 77 min81Athanasius the bishop to the brethren in foreign parts
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 187 min82Chapter II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 84 min8334. He expostulates with Constantius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 97 min8427. Conclusion
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min85Part VIII Persecution in Egypt
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 199 min86Chapter XIII Texts Explained; Thirdly, Hebrews i. 4. Additional texts brought as objections; e.g. Heb. i. 4; vii. 22. Wh
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 262 min87Chapter XXII Texts Explained; Sixthly, the Context of Proverbs viii. 22 Vz. 22–30 It is right to interpret this passage
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 290 min88Chapter XXX Objections continued, as in Chapters vii x. Whether the Son is begotten of the Father’s will? This virtually
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 236 min89S:S:26–36. That the Son is the Co-existing Word, argued from the New Testament. Texts from the Old Testament continued;
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 130 min90Postscript
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 192 min91Appendix Exile of Athanasius under Julian, 362–363
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 31 min92To the Bishops of Africa
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 35 min93Index
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 89 min94From Letter XLV (For 373.)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 309 min95Memorandum On other Letters ascribed to Athanasius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 176 min96NPNF2–05. Gregory of Nyssa: Dogmatic Treatises, Etc
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min97Npnf2–05 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 45 min98Works on Analytical Criticism, History, and Bibliography, Consulted
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min99Letter II To his most pious brother Gregory. Peter greeting in the Lord
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min100S:20. He does wrong in assuming, to account for the existence of the Only-Begotten, an energy’ that produced Christ’s Pe
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 165 min101S:42. Explanation of Ungenerate,’ and a study’ of Eternity
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 280 min102S:15. Lastly he displays at length the folly of Eunomius, who at times speaks of the Holy Spirit as created, and as the
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 240 min103S:7. Then he ends the book with an exposition of the Divine and Human names of the Only-Begotten, and a discussion of th
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 118 min104S:9. Then, distinguishing between essence and generation, he declares the empty and frivolous language of Eunomius to be
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 138 min105S:5. Thereafter he shows that there are not two Christs or two Lords, but one Christ and one Lord, and that the Divine n
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 70 min106S:4. Then returning to the words of Peter, “God made Him Lord and Christ,” he skilfully explains it by many arguments, a
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 64 min107S:5. After much discourse concerning the actually existent, and ungenerate and good, and upon the consubstantiality of t
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 61 min108S:5. Then, after showing that the Person of the Only-begotten and Maker of things has no beginning, as have the things t
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 79 min109S:4. Then, having shown that Eunomius’ calumny against the great Basil, that he called the Only-begotten “Ungenerate,” i
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 59 min110S:4. After this he shows that the Son, who truly is, and is in the bosom of the Father, is simple and uncompounded, and
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min111S:5. Eunomius again speaks of the Son as Lord and God, and Maker of all creation intelligible and sensible, having recei
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 67 min112S:5. Then, again discussing the true Light and unapproachable Light of the Father and of the Son, special attributes, co
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 57 min113Answer to Eunomius’ Second Book
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 221 min114Section 114
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 237 min115On the Holy Spirit
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 73 min116On the Holy Trinity, and of the Godhead of the Holy Spirit
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min117On “Not Three Gods.”
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 43 min118On the Faith
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 15 min119Chapter XXIV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 195 min120On Infants’ Early Deaths
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min121On Pilgrimages
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min122XXX. A brief examination of the construction of our bodies from a medical point of view
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 282 min123On the Soul and the Resurrection
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 254 min124Chapter XL
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 242 min125Funeral Oration on Meletius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min126On the Baptism of Christ
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 47 min127Letter XVIII To Flavian
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 136 min128NPNF2–06. Jerome: The Principal Works of St. Jerome
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min129Npnf2–06 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min130Letter XXXVI. To Pope Damasus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 305 min131Letter XLVI. Paula and Eustochium to Marcella
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 120 min132Letter LV. To Amandus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 315 min133Letter LXXIV. To Rufinus of Rome
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 296 min134Letter XCIII. From the Bishops of Palestine to Theophilus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 217 min135Letter CXII. To Augustine
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 198 min136Letter CXXII. To Rusticus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 115 min137Letter CXXXI. From Augustine
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 297 min138Letter CL. From Procopius to Jerome
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 160 min139The Life of Paulus the First Hermit
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min140The Life of S. Hilarion
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min141The Life of Malchus, the Captive Monk
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 26 min142The Dialogue Against the Luciferians
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 106 min143The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 84 min144Book I
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 278 min145Book II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 205 min146Against Vigilantius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 46 min147To Pammachius Against John of Jerusalem
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 163 min148Book III
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 244 min149Prefaces
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min150The Four Gospels
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 35 min151Tobit and Judith
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 44 min152Prefaces to the Commentaries on the Minor Prophets
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 50 min153NPNF2–07. Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min154Npnf2–07 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min155Lecture X On the Clause, and in One Lord Jesus Christ, with a Reading from the First Epistle to the Corinthians
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 323 min156Lecture XIV On the Words, And Rose Again from the Dead on the Third Day, and Ascended into the Heavens, and Sat on the R
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 225 min157Lecture XVII Continuation of the Discourse on the Holy Ghost
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 177 min158Lecture XXIII (On the Mysteries. V.) On the Sacred Liturgy and Communion
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 112 min159Oration VII Panegyric on His Brother S. Caesarius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 230 min160Oration XXVII The First Theological Oration
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 336 min161The Fifth Theological Oration On the Holy Spirit
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 267 min162Oration XXXVII On the Words of the Gospel, “When Jesus Had Finished These Sayings,” Etc.—S. Matt. xix. 1
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 107 min163Oration XLI On Pentecost
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 256 min164Oration XLV The Second Oration on Easter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 327 min165Ep. CXXV. To Olympius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 51 min166Ep. LX. To Basil
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 68 min167Ep. CLIV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 162 min168NPNF2–08. Basil: Letters and Select Works
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min169Npnf2–08 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 23 min170Genealogical Tables Chronological Table To Accompany The Life Of St. Basil
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min171Chapter XXX Exposition of the present state of the Churches
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 277 min172Homily IX The creation of terrestrial animals
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 335 min173Letter XLIII Admonition to the Young
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 227 min174Letter LXXXVIII Without address on the subject of the exaction of taxes
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 176 min175Letter CLXXVII To Saphronius the Master
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 281 min176Letter CCXXII To the people of Chalcis
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 241 min177Letter CCLXVII To Barses, bishop of Edessa, in exile
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 281 min178Letter CCCLXVI Basil to Urbicius the monk, concerning continency
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 114 min179NPNF2–09. Hilary of Poitiers, John of Damascus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min180Npnf2–09 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min181On the Councils, or, The Faith of the Easterns
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 175 min182Book I
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 78 min183Book V
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 322 min184Book VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 273 min185Book IX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 317 min186Book XI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 248 min187Book XII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 114 min188Psalm CXXX. (CXXXI.)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 89 min189An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min190Chapter XIV The properties of the divine nature
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min191Chapter XXX Concerning Prescience and Predestination
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 163 min192Chapter XXIX Concerning the Descent to Hades
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 178 min193Chapter XXVII Concerning the Resurrection
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 177 min194NPNF2–10. Ambrose: Selected Works and Letters
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min195Npnf2–10 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min196Chapter L
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 274 min197Chapter XXX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 154 min198Chapter XXII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 148 min199Chapter XVI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 147 min200Chapter XIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 134 min201Chapter XXII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 154 min202Book I
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min203Book II
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 156 min204Chapter XX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min205Chapter XVI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 114 min206Chapter XVII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min207Chapter XII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 139 min208Chapter XIX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 208 min209Chapter IX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 55 min210Chapter XVII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min211Chapter XI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 93 min212Chapter XII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 69 min213Chapter VI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 46 min214Chapter VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 44 min215Chapter XV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 108 min216Sermon Against Auxentius on the Giving Up of the Basilicas
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 164 min217Epistle LXIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 240 min218NPNF2–11. Sulpitius Severus, Vincent of Lerins, John Cassian
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min219Npnf2–11 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 52 min220Chapter IX A question about the acquirement of true discretion
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 72 min221Chapter XXVII Wonderful Piety of Martin
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 97 min222Letter III. To Bassula, His Mother-In-Law
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 40 min223Chapter XXVII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min224Chapter XIV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 59 min225Chapter XVIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 60 min226Chapter VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 18 min227Chapter XIX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 68 min228Letter III A Letter of Severus to Holy Paul the Bishop
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min229Letter IV To the Same, on His Wisdom and Gentleness
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min230Letter V To an Unknown Person, Entreating Him to Deal Gently with His Brother
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min231Letter VI To Salvius: a Complaint that the Country People Were Harassed, and Their Possessions Plundered
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min232Letter VII To an Unknown Person, Begging the Favor of a Letter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min233Chapter LIV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 177 min234Chapter LI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 169 min235Appendix III
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 161 min236Chapter XI Of the Spiritual Girdle and its Mystical Meaning
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 22 min237Chapter XVIII How they do not kneel from the evening of Saturday till the evening of Sunday
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 42 min238Chapter XII Of the days on which, when supper is provided for the brethren, a Psalm is not said as they assemble for the
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 33 min239Chapter XLIII Recapitulation of the explanation how a monk can mount up towards perfection
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min240Chapter XLI The saying of Abbot Macarius of the behaviour of a monk as one who was to live for a long while, and as one
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 91 min241Chapter XXXI That no one can get the better of covetousness unless he stays in the Coenobium: and how one can remain the
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min242Chapter XXII The remedies by which we can root out anger from our hearts
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 41 min243Chapter XIII The means by which we can root out dejection from our hearts
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min244Chapter XXV The words of Abbot Moses which he said to me about the cure of accidie
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min245Chapter XIX Remedies by which we can overcome vainglory
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min246Chapter XXXIII Remedies against the evil of pride
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 68 min247Preface
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min248Chapter XXIII Of the discourse of the teacher in regard to the merits of his hearers
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 83 min249Chapter XXVI The answer how we should not exceed the proper measure of food
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 74 min250Chapter XXII The answer; viz., that our free will always has need of the help of the Lord
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 73 min251Chapter XXI Of those who having made light of great things busy themselves about trifles
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 58 min252Chapter XXVII That our battles are not fought with our faults in the same order as that in which they stand in the list
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 77 min253Chapter XVII That no one is dashed to the ground by a sudden fall
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 64 min254Chapter XXXIV The postponement of the answer to the question raised
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min255Chapter XXV How this that is said of the devil in the gospel is to be understood; viz., that “he is a liar, and his fath
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 76 min256Chapter XXXVI Of the value of short and silent prayer
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min257Chapter XIV The answer how we can gain stability of heart or of thoughts
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 58 min258Preface
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min259Chapter XV The postponement of the explanation which is asked for
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 48 min260Chapter XVIII The decision of the fathers that free will is not equal to save a man
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 86 min261Chapter XIX How often even those who are not worthy can receive the grace of the saving word
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 67 min262Chapter X A revelation on the trial of perfect chastity
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 29 min263Chapter XXVIII How friendships entered upon by conspiracy cannot be lasting ones
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 65 min264Chapter XXX That no determination should be made on those things which concern the needs of the common life
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 92 min265Preface
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min266Chapter XVI On the perfection of patience
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min267Chapter XVI The answer giving the proofs by which it can be recognized
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 47 min268Chapter XII Wherein we must do penance for a time only; and wherein it can have no end
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 40 min269Chapter XXXVI The answer, telling that this question should be reserved for a future Conference
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min270Chapter XXI That although we acknowledge that we cannot be without sin, yet still we ought not to suspend ourselves from
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 84 min271Chapter XXVI How the promise of an hundredfold in this life is made to those whose renunciation is perfect
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min272The Seven Books Of John Cassian On The Incarnation Of The Lord, Against Nestorius
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min273Chapter VI The united doctrine of the Catholics is to be received as the orthodox faith
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 25 min274Chapter VII How in Christ the Divinity, Majesty, Might and Power have existed in perfection from eternity, and will cont
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 47 min275Chapter XVI He brings forward the witness of God the Father to the Divinity of the Son
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 74 min276Chapter XIII He explains who are those in whose person the Prophet Isaiah says: “Thou art our God, and we knew Thee not.
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 49 min277Chapter XV What the prayers of the saints for the coming of Messiah contained; and what was the nature of that longing o
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 69 min278Chapter XXIII That the figure Synecdoche, in which the part stands for the whole, is very familiar to the Holy Scripture
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 86 min279Chapter XXXI He bemoans the unhappy lot of Constantinople, owing to the misfortune which has overtaken it from that here
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min280NPNF2–12. Leo the Great, Gregory the Great
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min281Npnf2–12 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 37 min282Letter XLI To Ravennius, Bishop of Arles
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 303 min283Letter LXXXVIII To Paschasinus, Bishop of Lilybaeum
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 106 min284Letter CLXXIII To Certain Egyptian Bishops
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 264 min285Sermon XLII On Lent, IV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 280 min286Sermon XCV A Homily on the Beatitudes, St. Matt. v. 1–9
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 304 min287Chapter XI What manner of man ought not to come to rule
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 56 min288Chapter XI How intent the ruler ought to be on meditations in the Sacred Law
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 105 min289Chapter XIX How those who use food intemperately and those who use it sparingly are to be admonished
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 148 min290Chapter XL Of the work and the voice of preaching
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 193 min291Part IV How the Preacher, When He Has Accomplished All Aright, Should Return to Himself, Lest Either His Life or His Pre
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min292Epistle LXXX To the Clergy and Nobles of Corsica
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 163 min293Epistle LIV Here follows the Epistle of Saint Licinianus, bishop, concerning the Book of Rules, addressed to Saint Grego
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 126 min294Epistle LXVII To Domitian, Metropolitan
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 122 min295Epistle XLVII To Sabinianus, Deacon
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 105 min296Epistle LVIII To all the Bishops throughout Helladia
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 172 min297Epistle LXVI To Athanasius, Presbyter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 134 min298Epistle XLIII To Marinianus, Bishop
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 135 min299Epistle XXXV To Leontius, Ex-Consul
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 81 min300NPNF2–13. Gregory the Great (II), Ephraim Syrus, Aphrahat
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min301Npnf2–13 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min302General Literature of Gregory’s Life and Times
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 20 min303Epistle CXXVII From S. Columbanus to Pope Gregory
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 260 min304Epistle LXIII To Dominicus, Bishop of Carthage
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 58 min305Epistle LXXVIII To Barbara and Antonina
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 230 min306Epistle L To Eulogius, Patriarch of Alexandria
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min307Epistle XLII To Eulogius, Patriarch of Alexandria
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 69 min308Epistle XVII To Felix, Bishop of Messana
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min309Hymn LXVIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 285 min310Hymn XIX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 193 min311Hymn XIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 85 min312Hymn XIV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min313Hymn XV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 27 min314Hymn VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 37 min315On the Sinful Woman
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 202 min316Demonstration V Of Wars
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 95 min317Demonstration XXII Of Death and the Latter Times
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 275 min318NPNF2–14. The Seven Ecumenical Councils
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min319Npnf2–14 Contents
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min320Excursus on the Words gennethenta ou poiethenta
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 26 min321Excursus on the Number of the Nicene Canons
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 197 min322On the Keeping of Easter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 60 min323Introductory Note to the Canons of the Provincial Synods which in this Volume are Interjected Between the First and the
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min324Canon XXV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 57 min325Canon XV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 34 min326Canon XX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 55 min327Canon XXV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 74 min328Canon LX
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 160 min329Council of Constantinople a.d. 382. The Synodical Letter
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 142 min330Decree of the Synod in the Matter of Euprepius and Cyril
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 254 min331Extracts from the Acts Session XVI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 266 min332Historical Excursus on the After History of the Council
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 124 min333The Imperial Edict Posted in the Third Atrium of the Great Church Near What is Called Dicymbala
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 138 min334Canon CII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 253 min335Excursus as to Whether the Sardican Council Was Ecumenical
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 115 min336Canon LXVII. (Greek lxx.)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 162 min337Canon CXXXVIII. (Not numbered in the Greek.)
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 150 min338Council of Constantinople Under Nectarius of Constantinople and Theophilus of Alexandria a.d. 394
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min339Introductory Note
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min340The Synod held at Carthage over which presided the Great and Holy Martyr Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage a.d. 257
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min341Canon VII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 191 min342Historical Note on the So-Called “Eighth General Council” and Subsequent Councils
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 125 min343Canon LXXXV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 50 min344Canon IV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min345Canon XV
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min346Canon XI
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min347IV The Epistle of St. Athanasius to the Monk Ammus
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min348Canon XCIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 35 min349Canon VIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min350VII From the Metre Poems of St. Gregory Theologus, Specifying which Books of the Old and New Testament Should Be Read
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min351VIII From the Iambics of St. Amphilochius the Bishop to Seleucus, on the Same Subject
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min352Question XVIII
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min353Canon X
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min354XI The Canonical Epistle of Our Holy Father Among the Saints, Cyril, Archbishop of Alexandria, on the Hymns
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min355XII The Encyclical Letter of Gennadius, Patriarch of Constantinople and of the Holy Synod Met with Him to All the Holy M
pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min
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