On Idolatry — Chapter 11

1

1 Tim. vi. 10.

2

1 Tim. i. 19.

3

Col. iii. 5. It has been suggested that for “quamvis” we should read “quum bis;” i.e., “seeing covetousness is twice called,” etc. The two places are Col. iii. 5, and Eph. v. 5.

4

Matt. v. 34–37; Jas. v. 12.

5

[The aversion of the early Christian Fathers passim to the ceremonial use of incense finds one explanation here.]

6

i.e., the demons, or idols, to whom incense is burned.

7

i.e., from one possessed.

8

i.e., The demon, in gratitude for the incense which the man daily feeds him with, ought to depart out of the possessed at his request.

Chapter 11

Chapter XI.—Connection Between Covetousness and Idolatry. Certain Trades, However Gainful, to Be Avoided.

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