Archelaus, The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes. Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 6 (Roberts and Donaldson, 1886), public domain.
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- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 1 — 1. The true Thesaurus; to wit, the Disputation conducted in Carchar, a city of Mesopotamia, before Manippus and Ægialeus and Claudius and Cleobolus, who acted as judges. In this city of Mesopotamia there was a…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 2 — 2. Marcellus, as might well be expected, was exceedingly gratified by these incidents; and summoning one of the prisoners, by name Cortynius, he inquired of him the cause of the war, and by what chance it was that…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 3 — 3. When Marcellus, the man of consummate piety, had heard this recital, he burst into a flood of tears, touched with pity for misfortunes so great and so various. But making no delay, he at once prepared victuals for…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 4 — 4. Accordingly, as this man’s fame was becoming always the more extensively diffused throughout different localities, and when it had now penetrated even beyond the river Stranga, the honourable report of his name…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 5 — 5. On receiving the epistle, then, Marcellus opened it, and read it in the presence of Archelaus, the bishop of the place. And the following is a copy of what it contained:— Manichæus, an apostle of Jesus Christ, and…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 6 — 6. On reading this epistle, Marcellus, with the kindest consideration, attended hospitably to the needs of the bearer of the letter. Archelaus, on the other hand, did not receive very pleasantly the matters which…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 7 — 8. But when the living Father perceived that the soul was in tribulation in the body, being full of mercy and compassion, He sent His own beloved Son for the salvation of the soul. For this, together with the matter…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 8 — 9. I shall explain to you also how it is that the soul is transfused into five bodies. First of all, in this process some small portion of it is purified; and then it is transfused into the body of a dog, or a camel,…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 9 — 10. Now, with respect to paradise, it is not called a cosmos. The trees that are in it are lust and other seductions, which corrupt the rational powers of those men. And that tree in paradise, by which men know the…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 10 — 11. He holds also that God has no part with the world itself, and finds no pleasure in it, by reason of its having been made a spoil of from the first by the princes, and on account of the ill that rose on it.…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 11 — 12. When Turbo had made this statement, Archelaus was intensely excited; but Marcellus remained unmoved, for he expected that God would come to the help of His truth. Archelaus, however, had additional cares in his…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 12 — 13. My brethren, I indeed am a disciple of Christ, and, moreover, an apostle of Jesus; and it is owing to the exceeding kindness of Marcellus that I have hastened hither, with the view of showing him clearly in what…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 13 — 14. The judges said: If you have any clearer statement yet to make, give us some explanation of the nature of your doctrine and the designation of your faith. Manes replied: I hold that there are two natures, one…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 14 — 15. The judges said: We need not inquire as to the manner in which that primitive commerce took place until we have first seen it proved that there are two natural principles. For when once it is made clear that…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 15 — 16. The judges said: Convertibility translates the person whom it befalls into another; as, for example, we might say that if a Jew were to make up his mind to become a Christian, or, on the other hand, if a…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 16 — 17. Manes said: Let it first be allowed on your side that there is an alien root of wickedness, which God has not planted, and then I shall tell you its fruits. Archelaus said: Truth’s reckoning does not make any…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 17 — 18. The judges said: We desire to have information from you on this point, Manichæus, to wit, to what effect you have affirmed him to be evil. Do you mean that he has been so from the time when men were made, or…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 18 — 19. But if it seems difficult for you to understand this, and if you do not acquiesce in these statements, I may at all events try to make them good by adducing illustrations. Contemplate man as a kind of temple,…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 19 — 20. On hearing these argumentations, the multitudes who were present were exceedingly delighted; so much so, indeed, that they were almost laying hands on Manes; and it was with difficulty that Archelaus restrained…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 20 — 21. But now, what it is necessary for me to say on the subject of the inner and the outer man, may be expressed in the words of the Saviour to those who swallow a camel, and wear the outward garb of the hypocrite,…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 21 — 22. The judges said: We know that a light shines through the whole house, and not in some single part of it; as Jesus also intimates when He says, that “no man lighting a candle puts it under a bushel, but on a…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 22 — 23. The judges said: If we consider that the light existed before the estate of the creatures was introduced, and that there was no object in an opposite position which might generate shadow, it must follow that the…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 23 — 24. The judges said: Tell us, O Manes, who designated the boundaries for the kingdom of each, and who made the middle wall? For Archelaus begs that due importance be attached to the practice of interrogation in this…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 24 — 25. Manes said: Not all receive the word of God, but only those to whom it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. And even now I know who are ours; for “my sheep,” He says, “hear my voice.” For the…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 25 — 26. The judges said: If you allege that the shepherd exposed the kid or the lamb to the lion, when the said lion was meditating an assault on the unbegotten, the case is closed. For seeing that the shepherd of the…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 26 — 27. We may give yet another illustration, if it seems good to you. A certain man, the head of a household, and possessed of great riches, was minded to journey abroad for a time, and promised to his sons that he…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 27 — 28. Manes said: You are caught in the charge you yourself bring forward. For you have been speaking now against yourself, and have not perceived that, in trying to cast reproaches in my teeth, you lay yourself under…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 28 — 29. Manes said: Is not that word also to the same effect which Jesus spake to the disciples, when He was demonstrating those men to be unbelieving: “Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 29 — 30. The judges said: Speak to those points, Archelaus, which he has just now propounded. Archelaus said: By the prince of the world, and the wicked one, and darkness, and death, he means one and the same thing, and…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 30 — 31. Listen also to what I have to say on this other expression which has been adduced, viz., “Christ, who redeemed us from the curse of the law.” My view of this passage is that Moses, that illustrious servant of…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 31 — 32. Moreover, as to this word which is written in the Gospel, “Ye are of your father the devil,” and so forth, we say in brief that there is a devil working in us, whose aim it has been, in the strength of his own…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 32 — 33. The judges said: He has given demonstration enough of the origin of the devil. And as both sides admit that there will be a judgment, it is necessarily involved in that admission that every individual is shown to…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 33 — 34. I think that you cannot fail to understand this too, that the word “father” is but a single term indeed, and yet one admitting of being understood in various ways. For one is called father, as being the parent of…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 34 — 35. These things, moreover, he has said with the view of showing us that all others who may come after him will be false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 35 — 36. None of your party, O Manes, will you make a Galatian; neither will you in this fashion divert us from the faith of Christ. Yea, even although you were to work signs and wonders, although you were to raise the…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 36 — 37. Archelaus said: Those sayings which are put forth by the blessed Paul were not uttered without the direction of God, and therefore it is certain that what he has declared to us is that we are to look for our Lord…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 37 — 38. And, in good truth, I hold Marcion, and Valentinian, and Basilides, and other heretics, to be sainted men when compared with this person. For they did display a certain kind of intellect, and they did, indeed,…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 38 — 39. On hearing these matters, those who were present gave great glory to God, and ascribed to Him such praise as it is meet for Him to receive. And on Archelaus himself they bestowed many tokens of honour. Then…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 39 — 40. I wish you to know, most pious father, that in these days there has arrived in our parts a certain person named Manes, who gives out that he is to complete the doctrine of the New Testament. And in the statements…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 40 — 41. On receiving this epistle, Archelaus was astonished at the man’s boldness. But in the meantime, as the case called for the transmission of a speedy reply, he immediately sent off a letter with reference to the…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 41 — 42. But I shall also offer, to the best of my ability, some expositions of the other words referred to; that is to say, I shall show that Jesus neither said nor did aught that was contrary to Moses. And first, as to…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 42 — 43. I shall speak now with the utmost brevity of the veil of Moses and the ministration of death. For I do not think that these things at least can introduce very much to the disparagement of the law. The text in…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 43 — 44. Now this word also has the veil. For up to the time of Herod they did appear to retain a kingdom in some sort; and it was by Augustus that the first enrolment took place among them, and that they began to pay…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 44 — 45. On receipt of this letter, Diodorus made himself master of its contents, and then entered the lists against Manes. This he did too with such spirit, that he was commended greatly by all for the careful and…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 45 — 46. Next morning, however, Archelaus suddenly made his appearance at this residence in which Diodorus was staying, before any one was yet stirring abroad. Manes accordingly, all unconscious of the fact that Archelaus…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 46 — 47. Then Manes, after silence had been secured among all, thus began his address: Like others, Archelaus, you too smite me with the most injurious words, notwithstanding that my sentiments on the subject of God are…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 47 — 48. On hearing these statements, the multitudes assembled were greatly moved, as if they felt that these reasonings gave the correct account of the truth, and that Archelaus could have nothing to urge against them;…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 48 — 49. But in addition to all that has been said already, I wish to adduce still further proof, so that all may understand what impiety is contained in this assertion of yours. For if your allegation is true, that He…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 49 — 50. Manes said: No one, certainly, who may be able to give a reply to what has just been alleged by you need fear incurring the guilt of blasphemy, but should rather be deemed thoroughly worthy of all commendation.…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 50 — 51. When Archelaus had finished this speech, the crowds of people marvelled at the truth of his doctrine, and expressed their vehement commendations of the man with loud outcries, so that they exerted themselves most…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 51 — 52. No one, however, has ever made such an unblushing advance in the promulgation of these tenets as this Scythianus. For he introduced the notion of a feud between the two unbegottens, and all those other fancies…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 52 — 53. After this event all the effects which he had brought with him from Egypt remained in her possession. And she rejoiced greatly over his death, and that for two reasons: first, because she did not regard his arts…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 53 — 54. But after these events they returned to their master, and reported what had befallen them; and at the same thee they got an account of the numerous ills which had overtaken him. When, therefore, they got access…vatican.va
- The Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Chapter 54 — 55. On hearing this, the multitude wished to seize Manes and hand him over to the power of those foreigners who were their neighbours, and who dwelt beyond the river Stranga, especially as also some time before this…vatican.va
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