On Idolatry.
ANF03. Latin Christianity: Its Founder, Tertullian
Contents (25 chapters)
- 1. Wide Scope of the Word Idolatry.
- 2. Idolatry in Its More Limited Sense. Its Copiousness.
- 3. Idolatry: Origin and Meaning of the Name.
- 4. Idols Not to Be Made, Much Less Worshipped. Idols and Idol-Makers in the Same Category.
- 5. Sundry Objections or Excuses Dealt with.
- 6. Idolatry Condemned by Baptism. To Make an Idol Is, in Fact, to Worship It.
- 7. Grief of the Faithful at the Admission of Idol-Makers into the Church; Nay, Even into the Ministry.
- 8. Other Arts Made Subservient to Idolatry. Lawful Means of Gaining a Livelihood Abundant.
- 9. Professions of Some Kinds Allied to Idolatry. Of Astrology in Particular.
- 10. Of Schoolmasters and Their Difficulties.
- 11. Connection Between Covetousness and Idolatry. Certain Trades, However Gainful, to Be Avoided.
- 12. Further Answers to the Plea, How Am I to Live?
- 13. Of the Observance of Days Connected with Idolatry.
- 14. Of Blasphemy. One of St. Paul's Sayings.
- 15. Concerning Festivals in Honour of Emperors, Victories, and the Like. Examples of the Three Children and Daniel.
- 16. Concerning Private Festivals.
- 17. The Cases of Servants and Other Officials. What Offices a Christian Man May Hold.
- 18. Dress as Connected with Idolatry.
- 19. Concerning Military Service.
- 20. Concerning Idolatry in Words.
- 21. Of Silent Acquiescence in Heathen Formularies.
- 22. Of Accepting Blessing in the Name of Idols.
- 23. Written Contracts in the Name of Idols. Tacit Consent.
- 24. General Conclusion.
- 25. Elucidations.
Source: CCEL