Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. VII

490 entries · 13 sections

Title Page

Introductory Notice

Lactantius

Venantius

On Easter

Asterius Urbanus

Asterius Urbanus Introductory Notice The Extant Writings of Asterius Urbanus Elucidation

Victorinus

Dionysius

Dionysius Introductory Notice Against the Sabellians Elucidations

The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles

The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles Introductory Notice Introductory Notice by Professor M. B. Riddle, D.D.Section 1.—The discovery of the codex, and its contents.Section 2.—Publication of the discovered works: the effect Section 3.—Contents of teaching, and relation to other works Section 4.—Authenticity Section 5.—Time and place of composition The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles Chapter I.—The Two Ways; The First Commandment Chapter II.—The Second Commandment: Gross Sin Forbidden Chapter III.—Other Sins Forbidden Chapter IV.—Various Precepts Chapter V.—The Way of Death Chapter VI.—Against False Teachers, and Food Offered to Idols Chapter VII.—Concerning Baptism Chapter VIII.—Concerning Fasting and Prayer (the Lord’s Prayer)Chapter IX.—The Thanksgiving (Eucharist)Chapter X.—Prayer After Communion Chapter XI.—Concerning Teachers, Apostles, and Prophets Chapter XII.—Reception of Christians Chapter XIII.—Support of Prophets Chapter XIV.—Christian Assembly on the Lord’s Day Chapter XV.—Bishops and Deacons; Christian Reproof Chapter XVI.—Watchfulness; The Coming of the Lord Elucidations

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Introductory Notice Book I. Concerning the Laity Sec. I.—General Commandments Sec. II.—Commandments to Men.Sec. III.—Commandments to Women.Book II. Of Bishops, Presbyters, and Deacons Sec. I.—On Examining Candidates for the Episcopal Office.Sec. II.—On the Character and Teaching of the Bishop Sec. III.—How the Bishop is to Treat the Innocent, the Guilty, and the Penitent Sec. IV.—On the Management of the Resources Collected for the Support of the Clergy, and the Relief of the Poor Sec. V.—On Accusations, and the Treatment of Accusers Sec. VI.—The Disputes of the Faithful to Be Settled by the Decisions of the Bishop, and the Faithful to Be Reconciled Sec. VII.—On Assembling in the Church Sec. VIII.—On the Duty of Working for a Livelihood Elucidation Book III Sec. I.—Concerning Widows Sec. II.—On Deacons and Deaconesses, the Rest of the Clergy, and on Baptism Book IV Sec. I.—On Helping the Poor Sec. II.—On Domestic and Social Life Book V Sec. I.—Concerning the Martyrs Sec. II.—All Association with Idols is to Be Avoided Sec. III.—On Feast Days and Fast Days Book VI Sec. I.—On Heresies Sec. II.—History and Doctrines of Heresies Sec. III.—The Heresies Attacked by the Apostles Sec. IV.—Of the Law Sec. V.—The Teaching of the Apostles in Opposition to Jewish and Gentile Superstitions, Especially in Regard to Marriage and Funerals Sec. VI.—Conclusion of the Work Book VII. Concerning the Christian Life, and the Eucharist, and the Initiation into Christ Sec. I.—On the Two Ways,—The Way of Life and the Way of Death Sec. II.—On the Formation of the Character of Believers, and on Giving of Thanks to God Sec. III.—On the Instruction of Catechumens, and Their Initiation into Baptism Sec. IV.—Enumeration Ordained by Apostles Sec. V.—Daily Prayers Book VIII. Concerning Gifts, and Ordinations, and the Ecclesiastical Canons Sec. I.—On the Diversity of Spiritual Gifts Sec. II.—Election and Ordination of Bishops: Form of Service on Sundays Sec. III.—Ordination and Duties of the Clergy Sec. IV.—Certain Prayers and Laws Sec. V.—All the Apostles Urge the Observance of the Order of the Church The Ecclesiastical Canons of the Same Holy Apostles Elucidations

The Second Epistle of Clement

The Second Epistle of Clement Introductory Notice Introductory Notice by Professor M. B. Riddle, D.D.The Homily

The Nicene Creed

Early Liturgies

Early Liturgies Introductory Notice The Divine Liturgy of James the Holy Apostle and Brother of the Lord The Divine Liturgy of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark, The Disciple of the Holy Peter.The Liturgy of the Blessed Apostles Elucidations

Indexes

Index of Scripture References Index of Scripture Commentary Index of Citations Index of Names Greek Words and Phrases Latin Words and Phrases Index of Pages of the Print Edition