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Introductory Note.

[652] In The Apology (c. xvi.) the reference is to “the fifth book.” This is correct. Book v. c. 3, is meant.

[653] In vobis, for “in vos” ex pari transferendorum.

Chapter XII.—The Charge of Worshipping a Cross. The Heathens Themselves Made Much of Crosses in Sacred Things; Nay, Their Very Idols Were Formed on a Crucial Frame.

[654] Comp. The Apology, c. xvi.

[655] Crucis antistites.

[656] Erit.

[657] Consacraneus.

[658] Viderint.

[659] Viderit.

[660] Stipite crucis.

[661] Solo staticulo. The use of wood in the construction of an idol is mentioned afterward.

[662] Omne robur.

[663] Antemna. See our Anti-Marcion, p. 156. Ed. Edinburgh.

[664] De isto patibulo.

[665] Plasta.

[666] In primo.

[667] Statumini.

[668] Comp. The Apology, c. xii.: “Every image of a god has been first constructed on a cross and stake, and plastered with cement. The body of your god is first dedicated upon a gibbet.”

[669] Veneramini.

[670] Tropæum, for “tropæorum.” We have given the sense rather than the words of this awkward sentence.

[671] Suggestus.

Chapter XIII.—The Charge of Worshipping the Sun Met by a Retort.

[672] Comp. The Apology, c. xvi.

 

 

 

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