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Introductory Note.

[1766] We had better give Tertullian’s own succinct definition: “Excessus sensûs et amentiæ instar.”

[1767] Gen. ii. 21.

[1768] Prudentes.

[1769] Sapere.

Chapter XLVI.—Diversity of Dreams and Visions. Epicurus Thought Lightly of Them, Though Generally Most Highly Valued. Instances of Dreams.

[1770] See the Odyssey, xix. 562, etc. [Also, Æneid, vi. 894.]

[1771] See i. 107, etc.

[1772] See an account of her vision and its interpretation in Herodot. iv. 124.

Chapter XLVII.—Dreams Variously Classified. Some are God-Sent, as the Dreams of Nebuchadnezzar; Others Simply Products of Nature.

[1773] Joel iii. 1.

[1774] Matt. v. 45.

[1775] Dan. ii. 1, etc.

Chapter XLVIII.—Causes and Circumstances of Dreams. What Best Contributes to Efficient Dreaming.

[1776] Conresupinatis.

[1777] See his Timæus, c. xxxii. p. 71.

[1778] Dan. i. 8-1414

[1779] Dan. x. 2.

Chapter XLIX.—No Soul Naturally Exempt from Dreams.

[1780] Who mentions this story of the Atlantes in iv. 184.

[1781] In ch. xliv. p. 223.

Chapter L.—The Absurd Opinion of Epicurus and the Profane Conceits of the Heretic Menander on Death, Even Enoch and Elijah Reserved for Death.

[1782] Gen. ii. 17. [Not ex natura, but as penalty.]

[1783] Scaturigo dæmonica.

[1784] It is difficult to say what Tertullian means by his “comicum credo.” Is it a playful parody on the heretic’s name, the same as the comic poet’s (Menander)?

[1785] Gen. v. 24; Heb. xi. 5.

[1786] 2 Kings ii. 11.

 

 

 

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