Tertullian, On Idolatry. Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 3 (Roberts and Donaldson, 1885), public domain.
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- On Idolatry Chapter 1 — Wide Scope of the Word Idolatry. II. The principal crime of the human race, the highest guilt charged upon the world, the whole procuring cause of judgment, is idolatry. For, although each single fault retains its…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 2 — Idolatry in Its More Limited Sense. Its Copiousness. But let the universal names of crimes withdraw to the specialities of their own works; let idolatry remain in that which it is itself. Sufficient to itself is a…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 3 — Idolatry: Origin and Meaning of the Name. Idol in ancient times there was none. Before the artificers of this monstrosity had bubbled into being, temples stood solitary and shrines empty, just as to the present day…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 4 — Idols Not to Be Made, Much Less Worshipped. Idols and Idol-Makers in the Same Category. Chapter IV.—Idols Not to Be Made, Much Less Worshipped. Idols and Idol-Makers in the Same Category. God prohibits an idol as…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 5 — Sundry Objections or Excuses Dealt with. We will certainly take more pains in answering the excuses of artificers of this kind, who ought never to be admitted into the house of God, if any have a knowledge of that…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 6 — Idolatry Condemned by Baptism. To Make an Idol Is, in Fact, to Worship It. If no law of God had prohibited idols to be made by us; if no voice of the Holy Spirit uttered general menace no less against the makers than…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 7 — Grief of the Faithful at the Admission of Idol-Makers into the Church; Nay, Even into the Ministry. Chapter VII.—Grief of the Faithful at the Admission of Idol-Makers into the Church; Nay, Even into the Ministry. A…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 8 — Other Arts Made Subservient to Idolatry. Lawful Means of Gaining a Livelihood Abundant. Chapter VIII.—Other Arts Made Subservient to Idolatry. Lawful Means of Gaining a Livelihood Abundant. There are also other…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 9 — Professions of Some Kinds Allied to Idolatry. Of Astrology in Particular. We observe among the arts also some professions liable to the charge of idolatry. Of astrologers there should be no speaking even; but since…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 10 — Of Schoolmasters and Their Difficulties. Moreover, we must inquire likewise touching schoolmasters; nor only of them, but also all other professors of literature. Nay, on the contrary, we must not doubt that they are…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 11 — Connection Between Covetousness and Idolatry. Certain Trades, However Gainful, to Be Avoided. Chapter XI.—Connection Between Covetousness and Idolatry. Certain Trades, However Gainful, to Be Avoided. If we think over…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 12 — Further Answers to the Plea, How Am I to Live?. In vain do we flatter ourselves as to the necessities of human maintenance, if—after faith sealed—we say, “I have no means to live?” For here I will now answer more…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 13 — Of the Observance of Days Connected with Idolatry. But why speak of sacrifices and priesthoods? Of spectacles, moreover, and pleasures of that kind, we have already filled a volume of their own. In this place must be…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 14 — Of Blasphemy. One of St. Paul's Sayings. But, however, the majority (of Christians) have by this time induced the belief in their mind that it is pardonable if at any time they do what the heathen do, for fear “the…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 15 — Concerning Festivals in Honour of Emperors, Victories, and the Like. Examples of the Three Children and Daniel. Chapter XV.—Concerning Festivals in Honour of Emperors, Victories, and the Like. Examples of the Three…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 16 — Concerning Private Festivals. Touching the ceremonies, however, of private and social solemnities—as those of the white toga, of espousals, of nuptials, of name-givings—I should think no danger need be guarded…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 17 — The Cases of Servants and Other Officials. What Offices a Christian Man May Hold. Chapter XVII.—The Cases of Servants and Other Officials. What Offices a Christian Man May Hold. But what shall believing servants or…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 18 — Dress as Connected with Idolatry. But we must now treat of the garb only and apparatus of office. There is a dress proper to every one, as well for daily use as for office and dignity. That famous purple, therefore,…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 19 — Concerning Military Service. In that last section, decision may seem to have been given likewise concerning military service, which is between dignity and power. But now inquiry is made about this point, whether a…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 20 — Concerning Idolatry in Words. But, however, since the conduct according to the divine rule is imperilled, not merely by deeds, but likewise by words, (for, just as it is written, “Behold the man and his deeds;” so,…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 21 — Of Silent Acquiescence in Heathen Formularies. But it is a mark of timidity, when some other man binds you in the name of his gods, by the making of an oath, or by some other form of attestation, and you, for fear of…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 22 — Of Accepting Blessing in the Name of Idols. Equally, one who has been initiated into Christ will not endure to be blessed in the name of the gods of the nations, so as not always to reject the unclean benediction,…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 23 — Written Contracts in the Name of Idols. Tacit Consent. But there is a certain species of that class, doubly sharpened in deed and word, and mischievous on either side, although it flatter you, as if it were free of…vatican.va
- On Idolatry Chapter 24 — General Conclusion. Amid these reefs and inlets, amid these shallows and straits of idolatry, Faith, her sails filled by the Spirit of God, navigates; safe if cautious, secure if intently watchful. But to such as are…vatican.va
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