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Theophilus
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Introductory Note to Theophilus of Antioch
[644] As this sentence cannot be intelligibly rendered without its original in Plato, we subjoin the latter: “As for those youths who excel either in war or other pursuits, they ought both to have other rewards and prizes given them; and specially this, of being allowed the freest intercourse with women, that, at the same time, under this pretext the greatest number of children may spring from such parents.”
[645] [This statement reflects light upon some passages of Hermas, and shows with what delicacy he has reproved the gross vices with which Christians could not escape familiarity.]
Chapter VII.—Varying Doctrine Concerning the Gods.
[646] αύτοματισμῶ.
Chapter IX.—Christian Doctrine of God and His Law.
[647] Or, right worship.
Chapter X.—Of Humanity to Strangers.
Chapter XII.—Of Righteousness.
Chapter XIV.—Of Loving Our Enemies.
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