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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2

Philip Schaff

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    1EPUB E-Book: eISBN-13: 978-1-78379-394-5
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min
    2INDEX
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    3NPNF2–01. Eusebius Pamphilius: Church History, Life of Constantine, Oration in Praise of Constantine
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min
    4Npnf2–01 Contents
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 57 min
    5Chapter XIII Narrative concerning the Prince of the Edessenes
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 99 min
    6Chapter XXVI The Jews, afflicted with Innumerable Evils, commenced the Last War Against the Romans
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 94 min
    7Chapter XXXIX The Writings of Papias
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    8Chapter XXX Bardesanes the Syrian and his Extant Works
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 106 min
    9Chapter 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 min
    10Chapter XLVI Other Epistles of Dionysius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 125 min
    11Chapter XXXII The Distinguished Ecclesiastics of our Day, and which of them survived until the Destruction of the Church
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 113 min
    12Chapter XIII
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    13Chapter XI The Final Destruction of the Enemies of Religion
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 60 min
    14Chapter IX The Victory of Constantine, and the Blessings which under him accrued to the Subjects of the Roman Empire
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 94 min
    15Table of Macedonian Months
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    16Chapter LIX That Maximin, blinded by Disease, issued an Edict in Favor of the Christians
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 94 min
    17Chapter LXXIII The Controversy continues without Abatement, even after the Receipt of This Letter
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min
    18Chapter LXVI How on the Discovery of Prohibited Books among the Heretics, Many of them return to the Catholic Church
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 122 min
    19Chapter LXXV He surpassed all Preceding Emperors in Devotion to God
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 102 min
    20Chapter XXVI The Emperor ascribes his Personal Piety to God; and shows that we are bound to seek Success from God, and a
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    21Chapter XVIII
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    22NPNF2–02. Socrates and Sozomenus Ecclesiastical Histories
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    23Npnf2–02 Contents
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 78 min
    24Chapter XL The Funeral of the Emperor Constantine
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    25Chapter XLVII Successes of Julian; Death of the Emperor Constantius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 243 min
    26Chapter XXVI Death of the Emperor Jovian
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 123 min
    27Chapter XXXVIII The Emperor Valens is ridiculed by the People on Account of the Goths; undertakes an Expedition against
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 128 min
    28Chapter XXVI Illness and Death of Theodosius the Elder
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min
    29Chapter XXIII Death of the Emperor Arcadius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min
    30Chapter XLVIII Thalassius is ordained Bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia
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    31The Ecclesiastical History, Of Salaminius Hermias Sozomenus
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    32Chapter XXV The Emperor prepared a Public Table for the Synod, after inviting its Members to Constantinople, and honorin
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 118 min
    33Chapter XXXIV Death of Constantine the Great; he died after Baptism and was buried in the Temple of the Holy Apostles
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 162 min
    34Chapter XXIV Letter of Conciliation from Valens and Ursacius to the Great Athanasius. Restoration of the Other Eastern B
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 117 min
    35Chapter XXX George, Bishop of Antioch, and the Chief-Priests of Jerusalem. Three Chief-Priests successively succeed Cyri
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 153 min
    36Chapter XXII From Aversion to the Christians, Julian granted Permission to the Jews to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem;
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 128 min
    37Chapter XL Saint Isaac, the Monk, predicts the Death of Valens. Valens in his Flight enters a Chaff-House, is consumed,
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 206 min
    38Chapter XXIX Discovery of the Remains of the Prophets Habakkuk and Micah. Death of the Emperor Theodosius the Great
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 135 min
    39Chapter XXVIII Effort of Innocent, Bishop of Rome, to recall John through a Council. Concerning those who were sent by h
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 133 min
    40Chapter XVII Discovery of the Relics of Zechariah the Prophet, and of Stephen the Proto-Martyr
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 59 min
    41NPNF2–03. Theodoret, Jerome, Gennadius, & Rufinus: Historical Writings
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    42Npnf2–03 Contents
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    43Counter-statements of Theodoret
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    44Chapter XXXII The End of the Holy Emperor Constantine
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 184 min
    45Chapter XXVIII About Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 160 min
    46Chapter XXII Of the heads discovered in the palace at Antioch and the public rejoicings there
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 67 min
    47Chapter XXXIII How the Goths became tainted by the Arian error
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 132 min
    48Chapter XXXIX Of Theodorus, bishop of Mopsuestia
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 150 min
    49Prologue
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    50Dialogue I The Immutable
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    51Dialogue II The Unconfounded
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 202 min
    52Proof that the Divinity of the Saviour is Impassible
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 207 min
    53LXXXVII. To Domnus, Bishop of Apamea
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    54CXXX. To Bishop Timotheus
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    55CLXXXI. Letter to Abundius, Bishop of Como
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    56Chapter CXXXV
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    57Chapter XCIX
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 90 min
    58The Letter of Anastasius
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    59The Apology of Rufinus
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    60Book II
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    61Book I
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 128 min
    62Book III
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 289 min
    63A Commentary on the Apostles’ Creed
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 146 min
    64Preface to Origen’s Homilies on Numbers
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 33 min
    65NPNF2–04. Athanasius: Select Works and Letters
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    66Npnf2–04 Contents
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    67S:29. The balance of powers in Nature shews that it is not God, either collectively, or in parts
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 113 min
    68S: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 min
    69S:47. Necessity of a return to the Word if our corrupt nature is to be restored
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min
    70S: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
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    71Presbyters of Alexandria
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    72Excursus A On the meaning of the phrase ex heteras hupostaseos e ousias in the Nicene Anathema
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 41 min
    73Statement of Faith
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    74S:6. The Trisagion wrongly explained by Arians. Its true significance
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 24 min
    75S:7. Appeal to the bishops of the whole Church to unite against Gregory
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 31 min
    76Part II
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    77Chapter IV Imperial and Ecclesiastical Acts in Consequence of the Decision of the Council of Sardica
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 187 min
    78Additional Note on Apol. C. Arianos, S:50
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    79Chapter VII On the Arian Symbol “Unoriginate.” This term afterwards adopted by them; and why; three senses of it. A four
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min
    80On the Opinion of Dionysius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 77 min
    81Athanasius the bishop to the brethren in foreign parts
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 187 min
    82Chapter II
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    8334. He expostulates with Constantius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 97 min
    8427. Conclusion
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min
    85Part VIII Persecution in Egypt
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 199 min
    86Chapter XIII Texts Explained; Thirdly, Hebrews i. 4. Additional texts brought as objections; e.g. Heb. i. 4; vii. 22. Wh
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 262 min
    87Chapter XXII Texts Explained; Sixthly, the Context of Proverbs viii. 22 Vz. 22–30 It is right to interpret this passage
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 290 min
    88Chapter XXX Objections continued, as in Chapters vii x. Whether the Son is begotten of the Father’s will? This virtually
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 236 min
    89S: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 min
    90Postscript
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    91Appendix Exile of Athanasius under Julian, 362–363
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 31 min
    92To the Bishops of Africa
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    93Index
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 89 min
    94From Letter XLV (For 373.)
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 309 min
    95Memorandum On other Letters ascribed to Athanasius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 176 min
    96NPNF2–05. Gregory of Nyssa: Dogmatic Treatises, Etc
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min
    97Npnf2–05 Contents
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 45 min
    98Works on Analytical Criticism, History, and Bibliography, Consulted
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min
    99Letter II To his most pious brother Gregory. Peter greeting in the Lord
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min
    100S: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 min
    101S:42. Explanation of Ungenerate,’ and a study’ of Eternity
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 280 min
    102S: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 min
    103S: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 min
    104S:9. Then, distinguishing between essence and generation, he declares the empty and frivolous language of Eunomius to be
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 138 min
    105S: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 min
    106S: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 min
    107S:5. After much discourse concerning the actually existent, and ungenerate and good, and upon the consubstantiality of t
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 61 min
    108S: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 min
    109S:4. Then, having shown that Eunomius’ calumny against the great Basil, that he called the Only-begotten “Ungenerate,” i
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 59 min
    110S: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 min
    111S: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 min
    112S:5. Then, again discussing the true Light and unapproachable Light of the Father and of the Son, special attributes, co
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 57 min
    113Answer to Eunomius’ Second Book
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 221 min
    114Section 114
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 237 min
    115On the Holy Spirit
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 73 min
    116On the Holy Trinity, and of the Godhead of the Holy Spirit
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min
    117On “Not Three Gods.”
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 43 min
    118On the Faith
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 15 min
    119Chapter XXIV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 195 min
    120On Infants’ Early Deaths
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min
    121On Pilgrimages
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min
    122XXX. A brief examination of the construction of our bodies from a medical point of view
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 282 min
    123On the Soul and the Resurrection
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 254 min
    124Chapter XL
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 242 min
    125Funeral Oration on Meletius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min
    126On the Baptism of Christ
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 47 min
    127Letter XVIII To Flavian
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 136 min
    128NPNF2–06. Jerome: The Principal Works of St. Jerome
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    129Npnf2–06 Contents
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min
    130Letter XXXVI. To Pope Damasus
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 305 min
    131Letter XLVI. Paula and Eustochium to Marcella
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 120 min
    132Letter LV. To Amandus
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    133Letter LXXIV. To Rufinus of Rome
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 296 min
    134Letter XCIII. From the Bishops of Palestine to Theophilus
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 217 min
    135Letter CXII. To Augustine
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 198 min
    136Letter CXXII. To Rusticus
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 115 min
    137Letter CXXXI. From Augustine
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    138Letter CL. From Procopius to Jerome
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 160 min
    139The Life of Paulus the First Hermit
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min
    140The Life of S. Hilarion
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min
    141The Life of Malchus, the Captive Monk
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 26 min
    142The Dialogue Against the Luciferians
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 106 min
    143The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 84 min
    144Book I
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 278 min
    145Book II
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 205 min
    146Against Vigilantius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 46 min
    147To Pammachius Against John of Jerusalem
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 163 min
    148Book III
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 244 min
    149Prefaces
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    150The Four Gospels
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 35 min
    151Tobit and Judith
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 44 min
    152Prefaces to the Commentaries on the Minor Prophets
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 50 min
    153NPNF2–07. Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen
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    154Npnf2–07 Contents
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    155Lecture X On the Clause, and in One Lord Jesus Christ, with a Reading from the First Epistle to the Corinthians
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 323 min
    156Lecture 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 min
    157Lecture XVII Continuation of the Discourse on the Holy Ghost
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 177 min
    158Lecture XXIII (On the Mysteries. V.) On the Sacred Liturgy and Communion
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 112 min
    159Oration VII Panegyric on His Brother S. Caesarius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 230 min
    160Oration XXVII The First Theological Oration
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 336 min
    161The Fifth Theological Oration On the Holy Spirit
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 267 min
    162Oration XXXVII On the Words of the Gospel, “When Jesus Had Finished These Sayings,” Etc.—S. Matt. xix. 1
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 107 min
    163Oration XLI On Pentecost
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 256 min
    164Oration XLV The Second Oration on Easter
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 327 min
    165Ep. CXXV. To Olympius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 51 min
    166Ep. LX. To Basil
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 68 min
    167Ep. CLIV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 162 min
    168NPNF2–08. Basil: Letters and Select Works
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min
    169Npnf2–08 Contents
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 23 min
    170Genealogical Tables Chronological Table To Accompany The Life Of St. Basil
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min
    171Chapter XXX Exposition of the present state of the Churches
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 277 min
    172Homily IX The creation of terrestrial animals
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 335 min
    173Letter XLIII Admonition to the Young
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 227 min
    174Letter LXXXVIII Without address on the subject of the exaction of taxes
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 176 min
    175Letter CLXXVII To Saphronius the Master
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 281 min
    176Letter CCXXII To the people of Chalcis
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 241 min
    177Letter CCLXVII To Barses, bishop of Edessa, in exile
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 281 min
    178Letter CCCLXVI Basil to Urbicius the monk, concerning continency
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 114 min
    179NPNF2–09. Hilary of Poitiers, John of Damascus
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    180Npnf2–09 Contents
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min
    181On the Councils, or, The Faith of the Easterns
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 175 min
    182Book I
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 78 min
    183Book V
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 322 min
    184Book VII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 273 min
    185Book IX
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 317 min
    186Book XI
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 248 min
    187Book XII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 114 min
    188Psalm CXXX. (CXXXI.)
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 89 min
    189An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min
    190Chapter XIV The properties of the divine nature
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min
    191Chapter XXX Concerning Prescience and Predestination
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 163 min
    192Chapter XXIX Concerning the Descent to Hades
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 178 min
    193Chapter XXVII Concerning the Resurrection
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 177 min
    194NPNF2–10. Ambrose: Selected Works and Letters
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    195Npnf2–10 Contents
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    196Chapter L
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    197Chapter XXX
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    198Chapter XXII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 148 min
    199Chapter XVI
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 147 min
    200Chapter XIII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 134 min
    201Chapter XXII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 154 min
    202Book I
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min
    203Book II
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 156 min
    204Chapter XX
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min
    205Chapter XVI
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 114 min
    206Chapter XVII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min
    207Chapter XII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 139 min
    208Chapter XIX
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 208 min
    209Chapter IX
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 55 min
    210Chapter XVII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min
    211Chapter XI
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 93 min
    212Chapter XII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 69 min
    213Chapter VI
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 46 min
    214Chapter VII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 44 min
    215Chapter XV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 108 min
    216Sermon Against Auxentius on the Giving Up of the Basilicas
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 164 min
    217Epistle LXIII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 240 min
    218NPNF2–11. Sulpitius Severus, Vincent of Lerins, John Cassian
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    219Npnf2–11 Contents
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    220Chapter IX A question about the acquirement of true discretion
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 72 min
    221Chapter XXVII Wonderful Piety of Martin
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 97 min
    222Letter III. To Bassula, His Mother-In-Law
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 40 min
    223Chapter XXVII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min
    224Chapter XIV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 59 min
    225Chapter XVIII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 60 min
    226Chapter VII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 18 min
    227Chapter XIX
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 68 min
    228Letter III A Letter of Severus to Holy Paul the Bishop
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    229Letter IV To the Same, on His Wisdom and Gentleness
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min
    230Letter V To an Unknown Person, Entreating Him to Deal Gently with His Brother
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min
    231Letter VI To Salvius: a Complaint that the Country People Were Harassed, and Their Possessions Plundered
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min
    232Letter VII To an Unknown Person, Begging the Favor of a Letter
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    233Chapter LIV
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    234Chapter LI
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 169 min
    235Appendix III
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    236Chapter XI Of the Spiritual Girdle and its Mystical Meaning
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 22 min
    237Chapter XVIII How they do not kneel from the evening of Saturday till the evening of Sunday
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 42 min
    238Chapter 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 min
    239Chapter XLIII Recapitulation of the explanation how a monk can mount up towards perfection
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min
    240Chapter 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 min
    241Chapter 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 min
    242Chapter XXII The remedies by which we can root out anger from our hearts
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 41 min
    243Chapter XIII The means by which we can root out dejection from our hearts
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min
    244Chapter XXV The words of Abbot Moses which he said to me about the cure of accidie
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min
    245Chapter XIX Remedies by which we can overcome vainglory
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min
    246Chapter XXXIII Remedies against the evil of pride
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 68 min
    247Preface
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    248Chapter XXIII Of the discourse of the teacher in regard to the merits of his hearers
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 83 min
    249Chapter XXVI The answer how we should not exceed the proper measure of food
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 74 min
    250Chapter XXII The answer; viz., that our free will always has need of the help of the Lord
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 73 min
    251Chapter XXI Of those who having made light of great things busy themselves about trifles
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 58 min
    252Chapter 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 min
    253Chapter XVII That no one is dashed to the ground by a sudden fall
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 64 min
    254Chapter XXXIV The postponement of the answer to the question raised
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min
    255Chapter 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 min
    256Chapter XXXVI Of the value of short and silent prayer
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 88 min
    257Chapter XIV The answer how we can gain stability of heart or of thoughts
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 58 min
    258Preface
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min
    259Chapter XV The postponement of the explanation which is asked for
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 48 min
    260Chapter XVIII The decision of the fathers that free will is not equal to save a man
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 86 min
    261Chapter XIX How often even those who are not worthy can receive the grace of the saving word
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 67 min
    262Chapter X A revelation on the trial of perfect chastity
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 29 min
    263Chapter XXVIII How friendships entered upon by conspiracy cannot be lasting ones
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 65 min
    264Chapter XXX That no determination should be made on those things which concern the needs of the common life
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 92 min
    265Preface
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min
    266Chapter XVI On the perfection of patience
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 66 min
    267Chapter XVI The answer giving the proofs by which it can be recognized
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 47 min
    268Chapter XII Wherein we must do penance for a time only; and wherein it can have no end
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 40 min
    269Chapter XXXVI The answer, telling that this question should be reserved for a future Conference
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 104 min
    270Chapter XXI That although we acknowledge that we cannot be without sin, yet still we ought not to suspend ourselves from
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 84 min
    271Chapter XXVI How the promise of an hundredfold in this life is made to those whose renunciation is perfect
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 96 min
    272The Seven Books Of John Cassian On The Incarnation Of The Lord, Against Nestorius
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min
    273Chapter VI The united doctrine of the Catholics is to be received as the orthodox faith
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 25 min
    274Chapter VII How in Christ the Divinity, Majesty, Might and Power have existed in perfection from eternity, and will cont
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 47 min
    275Chapter XVI He brings forward the witness of God the Father to the Divinity of the Son
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 74 min
    276Chapter 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 min
    277Chapter 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 min
    278Chapter XXIII That the figure Synecdoche, in which the part stands for the whole, is very familiar to the Holy Scripture
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 86 min
    279Chapter XXXI He bemoans the unhappy lot of Constantinople, owing to the misfortune which has overtaken it from that here
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 119 min
    280NPNF2–12. Leo the Great, Gregory the Great
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min
    281Npnf2–12 Contents
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 37 min
    282Letter XLI To Ravennius, Bishop of Arles
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 303 min
    283Letter LXXXVIII To Paschasinus, Bishop of Lilybaeum
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 106 min
    284Letter CLXXIII To Certain Egyptian Bishops
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 264 min
    285Sermon XLII On Lent, IV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 280 min
    286Sermon XCV A Homily on the Beatitudes, St. Matt. v. 1–9
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 304 min
    287Chapter XI What manner of man ought not to come to rule
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 56 min
    288Chapter XI How intent the ruler ought to be on meditations in the Sacred Law
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 105 min
    289Chapter XIX How those who use food intemperately and those who use it sparingly are to be admonished
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 148 min
    290Chapter XL Of the work and the voice of preaching
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 193 min
    291Part 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 min
    292Epistle LXXX To the Clergy and Nobles of Corsica
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 163 min
    293Epistle LIV Here follows the Epistle of Saint Licinianus, bishop, concerning the Book of Rules, addressed to Saint Grego
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 126 min
    294Epistle LXVII To Domitian, Metropolitan
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 122 min
    295Epistle XLVII To Sabinianus, Deacon
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 105 min
    296Epistle LVIII To all the Bishops throughout Helladia
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 172 min
    297Epistle LXVI To Athanasius, Presbyter
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 134 min
    298Epistle XLIII To Marinianus, Bishop
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 135 min
    299Epistle XXXV To Leontius, Ex-Consul
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 81 min
    300NPNF2–13. Gregory the Great (II), Ephraim Syrus, Aphrahat
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min
    301Npnf2–13 Contents
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min
    302General Literature of Gregory’s Life and Times
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 20 min
    303Epistle CXXVII From S. Columbanus to Pope Gregory
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 260 min
    304Epistle LXIII To Dominicus, Bishop of Carthage
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 58 min
    305Epistle LXXVIII To Barbara and Antonina
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 230 min
    306Epistle L To Eulogius, Patriarch of Alexandria
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min
    307Epistle XLII To Eulogius, Patriarch of Alexandria
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 69 min
    308Epistle XVII To Felix, Bishop of Messana
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 54 min
    309Hymn LXVIII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 285 min
    310Hymn XIX
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 193 min
    311Hymn XIII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 85 min
    312Hymn XIV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min
    313Hymn XV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 27 min
    314Hymn VII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 37 min
    315On the Sinful Woman
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 202 min
    316Demonstration V Of Wars
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 95 min
    317Demonstration XXII Of Death and the Latter Times
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 275 min
    318NPNF2–14. The Seven Ecumenical Councils
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min
    319Npnf2–14 Contents
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 30 min
    320Excursus on the Words gennethenta ou poiethenta
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 26 min
    321Excursus on the Number of the Nicene Canons
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 197 min
    322On the Keeping of Easter
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 60 min
    323Introductory Note to the Canons of the Provincial Synods which in this Volume are Interjected Between the First and the
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min
    324Canon XXV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 57 min
    325Canon XV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 34 min
    326Canon XX
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 55 min
    327Canon XXV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 74 min
    328Canon LX
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 160 min
    329Council of Constantinople a.d. 382. The Synodical Letter
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 142 min
    330Decree of the Synod in the Matter of Euprepius and Cyril
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 254 min
    331Extracts from the Acts Session XVI
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 266 min
    332Historical Excursus on the After History of the Council
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 124 min
    333The Imperial Edict Posted in the Third Atrium of the Great Church Near What is Called Dicymbala
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 138 min
    334Canon CII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 253 min
    335Excursus as to Whether the Sardican Council Was Ecumenical
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 115 min
    336Canon LXVII. (Greek lxx.)
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 162 min
    337Canon CXXXVIII. (Not numbered in the Greek.)
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 150 min
    338Council of Constantinople Under Nectarius of Constantinople and Theophilus of Alexandria a.d. 394
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min
    339Introductory Note
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min
    340The Synod held at Carthage over which presided the Great and Holy Martyr Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage a.d. 257
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min
    341Canon VII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 191 min
    342Historical Note on the So-Called “Eighth General Council” and Subsequent Councils
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 125 min
    343Canon LXXXV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 50 min
    344Canon IV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min
    345Canon XV
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min
    346Canon XI
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min
    347IV The Epistle of St. Athanasius to the Monk Ammus
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min
    348Canon XCIII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 35 min
    349Canon VIII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min
    350VII From the Metre Poems of St. Gregory Theologus, Specifying which Books of the Old and New Testament Should Be Read
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min
    351VIII From the Iambics of St. Amphilochius the Bishop to Seleucus, on the Same Subject
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min
    352Question XVIII
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min
    353Canon X
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min
    354XI The Canonical Epistle of Our Holy Father Among the Saints, Cyril, Archbishop of Alexandria, on the Hymns
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min
    355XII 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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