13. Ib. 35 sqq.Cæsa itaque vigintiquinque millia, id est, omnes fere de viris Benjamin, præter sexcentos, qui arrepto scrupeæ rupis munimento, partim loci ingenio et subsidio naturæ, partim desperatione victoribus terrori fuere. Nam secundæ res cautionis admonent: in adversis ultio pro victoria habetur. Nec feminarum numerus tanti discriminis exsors fuit: sed omnis tribus Benjamin muliebris sexus cum pueris et puellis, omnique ætate gladio aut igne extinctus; sacramentumque additum, ne quis tribus illius viro filiam suam in uxorem daret, quo reparandi nominis omnis aboleretur successio.
14. Ib. xxi. 2, 3. Belli finis simul atque iræ factus, et furor in pœnitentiam vertit: armisque positis, in unum convenientes viri Israel fleverunt fletum magnum, et celebrarunt jejunium, dolentes unam tribum perisse ex fratribus, atque extinctampopuli sui validam manum: jure quidem pro delicti pretio bellatum adversum propugnatores flagitiorum, sed misere in sua populum conversum viscera, et bello civili utrumque afflictum. Lacrymarum effusio movit passionem animi, et affectum perpulit, sævitiæ ratio successit: missique legati ad sexcentos illos Benjamin viros, qui per quatuor menses edito se præruptarum tuebantur rupium, aut deserti indigentia, quæ multitudini obsidentium periculo foret, deploraverunt communem illam ærumnam, quod illi contribules, isti cognatos et socios amisissent; sed tamen non penitus interceptam reparandæ tribus successionem, consulere se in medium quomodo et sacramenti fides sibi constet, et tribus una nequaquam a corpore avulsa intercidat.
15. Judg. xxi. 4 sqq. Altari itaque posito, reconciliationis et pacis oblatum sacrificium. Et quia Jabis Galaad populus erat pœnæ et maledicto obnoxius, (obstrinxerat enim se omnis Israel magno sacramento, ut si quis non ascendisset cum eo ad puniendum flagitium, morte moreretur,) duodecim millia bellatorum directa: ut et viri omnes et mulieres ferro extinguerentur, solas virilis thori exsortes reservarent adolescentulas. Interfectis itaque omnibus Jabis Galaad, solæ virgines quadringentæ exitio ceterorum superfuerunt. Quas accipiens Israel, statuit viros Benjamin belli metum deponere, et in conjugium sibi sumere integras ævi juxta ac pudoris puellas: quibus et causa esset apud viros integra, quod nemo suorum adversum eos bellum susceperat: et caritatis gratia, quia propter eos supremo supplicio ereptæ forent. Hoc igitur modo quadringentis juvenibus quæsita copularum consortia sunt.
16. Ib. 16 sqq. Sed quia ducenti numero supererant, quibus jugales deerant, iis quoque sine fraude sacramentorum consultum accepimus. Die festus in Silo quotannis celebrabatur. Ibi exsultare solitæ virgines, et choreas ducere in honorem religionis: aliæ præire matribus, et totum iter agmine viantum repleri. Dixit unus ex senioribus: Si ducenti illi tribus Benjamin viri intra vineas siti excubias tenderent, donec se omnis feminea turba effunderet, et surgentes ex vineis unusquisque quam occursus dederit, uxorem sibi vindicaret, fraudi id nequaquam futurum; populum etenim favere reparandæ tribus successioni, propter sacramentumimpertire non posse filiarum suarum societatem: neque tamen contra sacramentum videri, si prohibendum non putaret; quia sacramento neque cogendi, neque prohibendi necessitas imposita videretur: illos sibi sine metu consulere oportere. Sane si puellarum parentes vindictam efflagitarent, partim prece, partim etiam retorquendo in ipsos invitæ culpam custodiæ, sese revocaturos; quia cum scirent Benjamin viros exsortes esse jugalium, cum filiabus processerint: dignam sane tribum jam non pœna, sed misericordia: satis dure sævitum in eos, et debellatam corporis sui partem: immoderatius exarsisse plebem, ut successionem domesticam extingueret, atque ex suis necaret: placere Deo non perire populo tribum, neque pro una muliere tam acerbe consuli.
17. Judg. xxi. 23. Probaverunt consilium Israelitæ: exsequuti sunt viri Benjamin, et dispositi in vineis loco opportuno et tempore, plenas feminei agminis vias occupaverunt. Præbuit illis festum nuptiarum religionis solemnitas. Avulsæ de complexu patrum filiæ, tanquam in manum ab ipsis parentibus tradebantur, et velut pactam e gremio matris non abduci, sed prodire arbitrareris. Ita tribus Benjamin pene intercepta atque extincta brevi floruit, documentum exhibens, quod magno exitio sit insolentibus vindicta pudicitiæ, et læsæ castitatis ultio.
18. Nec hoc solo loco, sed plerisque Scriptura hoc docet. Gen. xii. 17. Nam et in Genesi legimus exercitum quæstionibus regem Ægypti Pharao, quod Saram adtentavisset; et tamen alienam esse uxorem nesciebat.
19. Est igitur Domino castitatis tuendæ voluntas, quanto magis est defensandæ integritatis? Unde nulla debet virginibus sacris irrogari injuria; quæ enim non nubunt, et qui uxores non ducunt, S. Luke xx. 36. habentur sicut Angeli Dei in cælo. Et ideo cœlesti gratiæ non inferamus corporalem contumeliam; quoniam potens est Deus, quem nec prævaricatio prætereat, et moveat accepti sibi muneris et consecratæ virginitatis acerba et gravis contumelia. Vale, frater, et nos dilige: quia nos te diligimus.
INDEX.
A AARON Called by God to the Priesthood, [373]. A pattern for Bishops and Priests, [ib.] Took precedence of Moses as Priest, [404]. Why he took the rings and ear-rings of the people, [373]. The meaning of his rod budding, [18], [270], [376]. Abel Why his offering was accepted, [230]. Abraham Ministered to his guests with his own hand, [3]. His belief silenced the superstition of his countrymen, [320]. The greatness of his faith, [456]. And trust in God, [349]. His ready obedience, [472]. How he saw Christ’s day, [423]. All Christians his children, [455]. Absolution Follows on confession, [250]. Abstinence The excellence of it, [366]. [See Temperance.] Abundantius Bp. of Trent, [33]. Condemns Palladius, [54]. (In [p. 60.] is called Bishop of Brescia.) Acholius Brought up in monastic life, [84]. Elected Bishop of Thessalonica by the clergy, at the wish of the people, [ ib.] Ambrose writes a letter on his death, [80] &c. Baptised Theodosius, [80]. Was present at the Council of Constantinople, [ib.] Visited Ambrose when sick, [83]. Designated Anysius as his successor, [ib.] Summoned to Constantinople on the question of Maximus’ claim to the see, [77]. Adam His fall, [304]. His greatness before his fall, [305]. Upheld himself till united to Eve, [317]. Before his fall was clothed with virtue, after it, was naked, [348]. Fasting would have saved him from this nakedness, [286]. The serpent that tempted him was sensual pleasure, [363]. Might have retained his original innocence, [434]. Fell through pride, [ib.] His folly in hiding himself, [133]. Said to be buried on Golgotha, [423]. Adoption, the Means Redemption, [231]. Begun now, perfected hereafter, [ib.] Æthiopians Practiced circumcision, [425]. Africanus His victory over Hannibal appealed to by Ambrose, [102]. Agnes Went gladly to her martyrdom, [247]. Ahab poor Naboth rich, [252]. Alani, the Conquered by Valentinian, [179]. Alexander A presbyter of Milan, [286]. Alexander the great Calanus’ letter to, [246]. Alexandria A church there burnt by the Gentiles and Jews, [263]. The Church of, in full communion with Milan, [73]. Almachius Bp. takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Almon, the river Worship of Cybele connected with, [111]. Alypius Ambrose replies to a letter of recommendation from, [476]. Amantius, Bp. of Nice Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [60]. His condemnation of Palladius, [56]. Ambrosia and Ambrosius Daughter and son of Eusebius, [333], [334]. Ambrose, Bp. of Milan Alludes to his election as Bishop, [139]. To his endeavours to escape from undertaking the office, [379]. Praised in the Emperor’s letter about the Council of Aquileia, [34]. Celebrated the Holy Communion daily, [132]. Praises the Clergy who do not desert their duties, [74]. Devotes all his goods to the poor, [130]. Pays deference to the Emperors, but will not yield to them in the cause of the Church, [143]. Pleads illness to Theodosius, [326]. Visited by Acholius in his sickness, [83]. Had purposed to be buried under the altar, where the relics of Gervasius and Protasius were placed, [162]. Answers a letter from Gratian,and promises him a treatise on the Holy Spirit, [2] &c. Induced him not to listen to claims for the restoration of heathen worship, [91]. Writes to Valentinian against the same claims, [87] &c. Prevents a reply to Symmachus’ memorial, [101]. Alludes to this in addressing Eugenius, [341]. Relates to his sister the persecutions of Justina, [128] &c. His sermon on the giving up of the Basilica, [131]. Another sermon against Auxentius, [142] &c. Introduces the Eastern chanting and singing of hymns, [156]. Refuses to have his dispute with Auxentius settled in the Consistory before the Emperor, [137] &c. Finds the relics of Gervasius and Protasius, [158]. His sermon on the subject, [159]. A second sermon on the same subject, [162]. Mentions the healing of a blind man, and other miracles, [158], [163]. Writes to the Bishops of Æmilia to settle disputes about the time of keeping the Easter festival, [166]. Alludes to his first embassy to Maximus in behalf of Justina and her son, [178]. Writes an account of his second embassy to Valentinian, [176] &c. Warns Valentinian not to trust Maximus, [181]. Writes to Theodosius about the burning of the Synagogue at Callinicum, [237] &c. Preaches on the subject, [269] &c. Prevails with Theodosius to withdraw his sentence, [279]. Replies to Siricius’ letter against Jovinian in the name of the Council of Milan, [282]. Writes to Theodosius after the Massacre at Thessalonica, [324] &c. Boldly bids him repent, [327]. Refuses to admit him to communion till he does, [328]. Writes to Theodosius on the death of Valentinian the 2nd, [331]. His letter on the dispute between Evagrius and Flavian as to the succession to the see of Antioch, [336]. Writes to Eugenius, [341] &c. Recounts his efforts against the restoration of heathen rights, [342]. Writes to the Church at Vercellae when troubled by disputes, and unable to elect a Bishop, [357] &c. Ambrose usually writes with his own hand, [312]. Mentions his Hexäemeron, [287]. His work on Paradise, [302]. Gives Vigilius an outline of the teaching he should give as Bishop, [114]. Gives an account of his discussion with an Apollinarian, [306] &c. Ammianus One of the Bishops of Macedonia, [80]. Anatolius One of the Bishops of Macedonia, [80]. Angels Guard Christ’s servants, [146]. Are grieved to be ministers of vengeance, [227]. Anna An example of the blessedness of widowhood, [285]. Antioch Schism in the Church of, [71]. Synod of Capua deals with it, [336]. Anysius Succeeds Acholius as Bishop of Thessalonica, [83]. Ambrose writes to him on his appointment, [85]. Apame Concubine of Darius, [238]. Aper A presbyter, subscribes the letter of the Synod of Milan to Siricius, [287]. Apollinarian heresy Alluded to, [78]. An account of Ambrose’s dealing with one who maintained it, [306] &c. That Christ was perfect God and perfect Man to be maintained against them, [316]. Apostles First-fruits of the Lord, [230], [231]. Enlightened to interpret Holy Scripture, [188]. Apostles’ Creed Mentioned, [284]. Aquila His version mentioned, [431]. Aquileia, Council of Its Acts, [32–61]. The occasion of it, [31]. Its letter to the Bishops of Gaul, [61]. Letters to the Emperors, [62], [67], [70]. Arabians Used circumcision, [425]. Ariminum, council of At first condemned Arius, afterwards was misled, [141]. Called Christ a creature, [152]. Arian heresy Refuted at the Council of Aquileia, [32–63]. A Church claimed for the Arians at Milan, [128]. The troubles arising thence, [129] &c. S. Ambrose preaches against them, [143] &c. Refuses to believe the evidence of miracles, [165]. Called Christ a creature, [141]. Arius Denied to the Son the titles given to the Father, [64]. His letter read at the Council of Aquileia, [51] &c. Ark of the Covenant Interpretation of, [18]. Artemius A bishop at the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Athanasius His authority appealed to, [76], [79]. Attalus, a presbyter Condemned by the Council of Aquileia, [65]. Signed the Nicene formula, [50]. Auxentius, Arian bishop at Milan Challenges Ambrose to arbitration, [137]. Ambrose will meet him in a Synod, [141]. Preaches against him, [143] &c. Auxentius came from Scythia, [157]. Formerly called Mercurianus, [ib.] Contemns Christian Baptism, [157]. Avarice Perverts men’s judgments, [10]. [See Covetous.] B BALAAM His history commented on, [319] &c. His words prophetic of Baptism, [321]. Balance, the Of God’s Judgment, [10]. Baptism Is a death to sin, [321]. The complete redemption of the whole man, [429]. John baptised to repentance, Christ to grace, [157]. Typified by the Red sea, [115], [420]. Faith not sufficient without Baptism, [26]. The baptised should be dead to sin, [362]. Have died with Christ, and live again with Him. Baptistery S. Ambrose teaches in, [129]. Barbatianus and Sarmatio Heretics who troubled the church of Vercellae, [360]. Disparaged strictness of life, [361]. Worse than Epicurus, [362]. Basilica Those at Milan mentioned, [128], [136], [158]. Many burnt by Jews in the reign of Julian, [262]. Bassianus, Bp. of Lodi Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [60]. His condemnation of Palladius, [55]. Subscribes the letter of the Council of Milan, to Pope Siricius, [287]. Bassus, Bp. [340]. Bauto An officer of rank under Valentinian, [177], [179], [342]. Beershebah Meaning of, [383]. Bethany Meaning of, [422]. Bethlehem Meaning of, [414]. Mystical interpretation of, [416]. Bishop The word Sacerdos often used of, [1]. Instructions for a newly elected, [5], [114]. Is the pilot of the Church, [ib.] Should be filled with Scripture, [6]. What he should preach, [7], &c. Is a physician of souls, [15]. The guardian of his flock, [115]. Should extirpate prevailing sins, [116]. Must be husband of one wife only, [375]. A pattern of Christian virtues, [377]. Able to govern himself, [ib.] His unanimous election a proof of the judgment of God, [359]. Must speak his mind boldly, [257]. Bishops the proper judges of questions concerning the Faith, [141]. And of Bishops, [138]. Are judges of emperors not emperors of them, [139]. Should not readily appeal to the civil sword, [185]. Must forbid mixed marriages, [115] &c. Lovers of peace except in the defence of the Church, [259]. Their poverty an excuse for non-attendance at distant Councils, [34], [337]. Their consecration day their birthday, [17]. Should be chosen for holiness of life, [374]. Blindness, spiritual How healed by Christ, [461]. Body, the To be chastened, [249]. Bodily sickness sent for the healing of the soul, [458]. Bononia [254]. Bonosus, letter concerning Probably written by Siricius, certainly not by Ambrose, [339]. Brixillum [254]. C CABILLONUM (Châlons-sur-Saône,) [181]. Caesar (see [Emperor].) Cain A warning to Christians, [8]. Calanus His letter to Alexander the Great, [246]. Calligonus His threats to Ambrose, [137]. Callinicum A synagogue there burnt by the Christians, [257] &c. Camillus His victory not due to heathen gods, [102]. Campania A pleasant retreat from the troubles of the world, [350]. Candidianus A letter of Ambrose to him. Capua, synod of Seeks to settle the disputed succession at Antioch, [336] &c. Deals with the case of Bonosus, [339]. Cassianus, a Bishop Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Castulus, an Arian presbyter Seized by the Christians, and rescued by Ambrose’ order, [129]. Catechumens Dismissed after the Lessons and Sermon, [129]. Chaldæan astrologers Have no hope in the stars which they watch, [232]. Charity Makes men loved by God, [242]. Chastity Its excellence, [105], [368]. (see [Virginity].) Children, the three Their freedom, [25]. Christians Truly free and wise, [242]. In Ambrose’s time formed a majority in the Senate, [90]. Deprived of their common rights by Julian, [89]. Prospered under persecution, [104]. Should desire peace, but not fear persecution, [132]. Christ The true David, [311]. Almighty, [145]. How subject, [229]. Both Son and Servant, [307]. Became a servant for us, [ib.] To make us free, [243], [311]. Perfect God and perfect Man, [309]. Was made a curse that we might be blessed, [152], [308], [312]. Came to restore us by Grace, [305]. Was the true Melchisedeck, [373]. His birth of a Virgin maintained against Jovinian, [284]. Is the Virgin Word, [214]. Both Priest and Victim, [302]. The highest Example, [14]. Was circumcised to fulfil the law, [78], [3]. Fasted as a pattern to us, [363]. Obeyed the law to the full, [23]. His healings true miracles, [80], [2]. Wins men by His goodness, [271]. Having forgiven, demands of us forgiveness, [272]. Why He wrote on the ground, [184], [188]. Desires the pardon of all men, [189]. His healing of the blind man interpreted mystically, [80]. The praises of Christ the scourge of heretics, [150]. His words to His Mother from the cross, [393]. His drinking the vinegar, [402]. Was alone when He redeemed the world, [318]. Needed no redemption Himself, [23]. Nor any to help Him to redeem it, [393]. Suffered in the flesh, not in the Godhead, [42], [103]. Died for all men, [272], [373]. Nailed our sins to His Cross, [394]. Paid the debt which we owed, [373]. Was the Rock, [390]. The Lamb, [400]. The Bridegroom, [214]. His Blood the Cup of Redemption, [22]. Died and rose again by His own power, [463]. How the first-fruits from the dead, [230]. As Son of Man sits at the right hand of God, and we in Him, [446]. Sits as Judge, [360]. In what sense He does not judge, [454]. All Christians are Members of His Body, [273]. United to Him as Eve to Adam, [445]. The feebler members His feet, [277]. Is the true chief good of man, [201]. His followers in what sense bound, [464]. Where peace and righteousness are, there is Christ, [359]. Where Christ is there are all good things, [18]. Christ is our Rest, [299]. Carnal men not in Christ, [256]. Raises up those that fall, if with Him, [462]. To kiss Christ means to confess Him, [274]. To be Christ’s prisoner better than to be freed by others, [389]. How He is the Giant of salvation, [211]. The Source of happiness, [202]. The Light of the soul, [204]. The Fountain of life, [205]. The wisdom of God, [399]. How He restores the soul, [216]. Chromatius, a presbyter Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [50], [53], [63]. Church Prefigured by the woman who anointed the feet of Jesus, [266], [270]. By the poor widow who cast two mites into the treasury, [186]. Foretold by the prophets, [412]. Founded not on the Law but on Faith, [152]. Is a ship in the sea of the world, [5]. A rock unshaken by its waves, [ib.] Its members Christ’s soldiers, [195]. Kisses the feet of Christ, [275]. Is a Virgin espoused to Christ, [370]. The only safe resting-place, [371]. The true second Tabernacle, [18]. Looks for immortality, [439]. Faith its only possession, [107]. Its wealth the support of the poor, [ib.] Its lands pay tribute to the Emperors, [155]. Nothing lost to the Church which is gained to piety, [469]. What are its true riches, [212]. Belongs to Christ, not to the Emperor, [156]. Cimbri Their spoils used to build heathen temples, [261]. Circumcision Why enjoined in the old Test. though abrogated in the new, [423] &c., [437]. Other questions concerning, [424]. Practised by the heathen, [425]. Superseded by Christ’s Death, [426]. The true Circumcision spiritual, [428]. Of the heart not of the flesh, [430]. Not binding on the Gentiles, [431]. Clarus One of the Bishops of Macedonia, [80]. Claterna [254]. Clergy Are the Lord’s portion, [465]. The sole ministers of public worship, [106]. Their reward future and heavenly, [462]. Christ their support, [463]. Forbidden to contract second marriages by the Council of Nicaea, (but see note,) [379]. Forbidden to inherit property by wills, [106]. Comacine Rocks, [335]. Comum, the people of Mostly Christians, [19]. Competentes, (candidates for baptism) S. Ambrose taught them the Creed, [129]. Confession Justifies sinners, [329]. The duty of sinners, [327]. Urged on Theodosius, [ib.] David a pattern of, [326]. Necessary for forgiveness, [419]. Counsels Different from commandments, [370]. Councils Held separately in the East and West, [35]. Council of Aquileia, [33–61]. Letters written by S. Ambrose in its name, [61], [62], [67], [70]. Held a second session, [74]. Not fully informed of the decrees of that of Constantinople, [73]. The second council of Constantinople, [79]. Constantine, the Emperor Gave to the Bishops the decision in question of faith, [141]. Constantinople, the Bishop’s house at Burnt, [262]. Constantius, Emperor Ordered the removal of the altar of Victory, [112]. Gave to the Bishops the decision in question of faith, [141]. Constantius, a newly elected Bishop Receives advice from S. Ambrose, [5] etc. Who commends to his care the see of Imola, (Forum Cornelii,) then vacant, [14]. Constantius, Bishop of Sciscia Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Condemns Palladius, [56]. Signs the Letter to Siricius from the Council of Milan, [287]. Constantius, (or Constantinus,) Bishop of Orange Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [35], [38]. Condemns Palladius, [54]. Was present as representing the Bishops of Gaul, [61]. Conversion Its blessedness urged on Theodosius, [327]. No cause of shame, [103]. Pleasing to God, [268]. Even at the last, wins paradise, [423]. Its stages, [423] &c. Correction A proof of love, [414]. Cross, sign of the Used continually by Christians, and why, [427]. Count, of the East [259, note]. Creature, the How made subject to vanity, [225] &c. Curse, of man To be desired, if it bring a blessing from God, [392]. Cybele Heathen rites in honour of, [111]. Cycle Of nineteen years for Easter, [166]. Cyrus An instance of reverse of fortune, [113]. D DALMATIUS Conveys Valentinian’s commands to Ambrose, [137]. Damasus, Bishop of Rome Writes to S. Ambrose, [91]. Daniel A type of those who refuse allegiance to the Prince of this world, [25]. David His two wives Ahinoam and Abigail, mystically explained, [215]. Nathan’s expostulation with, applied to Theodosius by Ambrose, [278]. His life an example of the change of fortune, [13]. Guilty before God alone, [243]. His humble confession a good example, [327]. Why he danced before the ark, [347]. Death The fear of, slavish, [245]. Not a cause of sorrow since Christ’s Atonement, [256]. Dead Prayers and offerings to be made for the, [255]. Not to be mourned for, if in Christ, [256]. Debtors Usually set free in Holy Week, [129]. Mankind debtors, set free by Christ, [271]. Decani Who they were, [129, note]. Delphinus, Bp. A letter to, [475]. Demarchus An Epicurean, (see [note].), [365]. Demophilus Elected by the Arians Bishop of Constantinople, [70, note]. Detraction Evil and danger of, [372]. Devil, the Held mankind in slavery through sin, [426]. The price of our freedom paid to him, [ib.] His envy against man, the cause of discord among Christians, [71]. Allowed to tempt men, that they may be proved, [132]. The devil testifies to the miraculous power of the relics of Gervasius and Protasius, [164]. Diocese Original meaning of the term, [33, note]. Diocletian Era of, [171, note]. Diogenes, Bishop of Genoa Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Condemns Palladius, [56]. Dionysius, Bishop of Milan Driven into exile by Valens, [380]. S. Ambrose calls himself the successor to his heritage, [149]. Discipline The contrary of insolence, [193]. Dodona, oaks of Worshipped by heathens, [107]. Domninus, Bishop of Grenoble Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [60]. Drachma, the In the parable represents Redemption, [20]. E EAST Civil Diocese of, [259]. Easter A letter of S. Ambrose as to the time of observance of, [166] &c. Table of, during S. Ambrose’s time, [ib.] Importance of uniformity in regard of, shewn from Scripture, [168]. How to be kept truly, [175]. Eclipses Their causes, [226]. Egyptians Disapproved of the sacrifice of animals, [191]. And shepherds, [ib.] Devoted to geometry and astronomy, [425]. Egyptian dogs, meaning of, [168]. Going down unto Egypt means following the vices of the Egyptians, [193]. Their harvest in the first month of the year, [172]. Their priests were circumcised, [425]. Eight Mystical meaning of, [297], [301]. Eleazar His history teaches the doctrine of ordination, [377]. Elias How rich, [252]. Conquered on earth, triumphed in heaven, [295]. Strengthened by abstinence, [382]. His history mystically interpreted, [383]. Acholius compared to, [83]. Elisha How a type of Christ, [363]. Acholius compared to, [82]. His praying that his servant’s eyes may be opened applied, [161]. Enoch His riches, [252]. Emperor, the Should be the first to obey his own laws, [140]. Should submit himself to God, [343]. Good emperors love freedom, the bad, slavery, [257]. Should not forbid obedience to God, [345]. Is in the Church, not over the Church, [157]. The Church benefited by Christian Emperors, [328]. Who are God’s soldiers, [88]. And pay honour to God’s Altar only, [104]. Have no power over the things of God, [130], [133], [155]. Emperors have oftener coveted the Priesthood than Priests sovereignty, [135]. What should be rendered to Cæsar, [25]. Ephratah Meaning of, [415]. Epicurus Allowed evil consequences from pleasure, [362]. Better than false teachers among Christians, [364]. His followers believed in no future state, [ib.] Esdras, Book of Its study recommended, [224]. Esther A pattern of the power of fasting, [368]. Eucherius Consul at the time of the Council of Aquileia, [32]. Eugenius Set up as Emperor by Arbogastes, [341]. S. Ambrose writes to him against the restoration of heathen worship, [ib.] Eusebius, Bishop of Bologna Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [35] &c., [60]. His condemnation of Palladius, [54]. Disputes with Secundianus, [57] &c. Eusebius One of the Bishops of Macedonia, [80]. Eusebius, Bishop of Vercellæ His unanimous election, [359]. First combined the duties of monk and bishop, [379]. Was a true confessor, [380]. Driven into exile by Valens, for refusing to condemn Athanasius, [ib.] Eusebius, a layman Friend of S. Ambrose, [333]. Eustathius One of the Bishops at the Synod of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Eustorgius A confessor, [149]. Eutropius One of the Bishops of Macedonia, [80]. Evagrius His rivalry with Flavian for the see of Antioch, [336]. S. Ambrose’s opinion thereon, [338]. Evagrius, a presbyter Appears at Aquileia as a deputy, [36], [61]. Eventius, Bishop of Ticinum Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [60]. Condemns Palladius, [54]. Signs the letter from the Council of Milan to Pope Siricius, [287]. Exsuperantius, Bishop of Dertona Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Condemns Palladius, [55]. F FAITH Not to be too readily given, [15]. The characteristic of the Gospel, [453]. To be willing to face suffering a proof of true faith, [428]. Prepares the way for love, [457]. Is strict with itself, [382]. Justifies, [152]. Makes free, [443]. Makes us heirs of the promises, [ib.] Contained in the two Testaments, [298]. Delivers by the Blood of Christ, [436]. Profession of, directed against heresies, [315]. A summary of, [ib.] Its greatness, [92]. Questions of, to be decided by the Church, not the Emperor, or his council, [144]. And discussed in the Church, [142]. Famine One of God’s temporal punishments, [409]. Fasting Its efficacy maintained, [286], [363]. Makes us spiritually fat, [368]. Instances of victories through it, [363], [367]. Washes away sin, [363]. Evil not easily conquered without it, [ib.] Jovinian’s disparagement of fasting condemned, [285]. Forbidden on the Lord’s Day, [170]. Faustinus Consoled by S. Ambrose on the death of his sister, [254]. Faustinus Son, and grandson of Eusebius, [333]. Fear Caused by sin, [241]. Makes men slaves, [ib.], [245], [452]. Yet leads them on to liberty, [442]. A means of recovering God’s favour, [ib.] God would be loved rather than feared, [441]. Christ’s true servants have no fear, [157]. Inferior to love, [441]. The mark of the Law, [452]. Felix and Nabor, a Church dedicated to At Milan, where the relics were found of SS. Gervasius and Protasius, [158]. Felix, Bishop of Comum S. Ambrose writes a friendly letter to, [16]. Was ordained by S. Ambrose, [19]. Invited to the dedication of a Church, [17]. Felix, Bishop of Jadera Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [60]. Condemns Palladius, [56]. Signs the letter of the Council of Milan to Pope Siricius, [287]. Felix, an African Bishop A deputy at the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Condemns Palladius, [55]. Felix, a deacon Bearer of a letter to Theodosius, [357]. First-born, the Represent holy men, [222]. Flavian S. Ambrose writes about the dispute between him and Meletius for the see of Antioch, [336]. Refuses the decision of the Bishops, [337]. The claims of both sides weak, [378]. Flesh, the United to the soul as a brother, [403]. Is mortal, soul immortal, [255]. Fool, the Always poor, [193]. Forgiveness A Christian duty, [385]. Because we have been forgiven, [272]. Jacob, a pattern of, [391]. Freedom That of the soul, the true, [240]. Comes from free-will, [241]. Exists even in bondage, [243]. Not good for fools, [237], [248]. Belongs to the promise, not the law, [450]. God’s service the highest freedom, [242]. G GAUL, the Bishops of Thanked for sending deputies to the Council of Aquileia, [61]. Geminianus, a Bishop Present at the Council of Milan, [287]. Genialis A follower of Jovinian, condemned by the Council of Milan, [286]. Gentiles (see [Heathen].) Germinator A follower of Jovinian, condemned by the Council of Milan, [286]. Gervasius and Protasius The finding of their relics, [158] &c. God His Name, I am, marks His Eternity, [29]. Is one and uncompounded, [464]. Nothing hidden from Him, [318]. Knows the secrets of the heart, [88]. Cannot lie, [319]. Nor do what is contrary to His Nature, [ib.] To put God before all things, no wrong to any, [90], [267], [341]. His worship the substance of our life, [303]. To worship and obey Him, true wisdom, [197]. Will not be worshipped under the form of stones, [103]. More to be feared because invisible, [292]. His dwelling place our hearts, [390]. He is our Portion, [388], [446]. Our Rest, [408]. Alone without sin, [405]. Gospel, the Is the fulfilment of the Law, [187], [298]. Indulgence the characteristic of the Gospel, severity of the Law, [438]. The Law bondage, the Gospel liberty, [242], [450]. The law partial, the Gospel perfect, [439]. The inheritance of Christians, [449]. Goths Driven from Macedonia by the prayers of Acholius, [82]. Their admission within the empire by Valens, [ib. note]. Supported the Arian cause at Milan, [130]. Came as heathen into God’s inheritance, [134]. Grace Forgives sin, [436]. Gives freedom, [450]. God invites by grace, furthers by increase of grace, [271]. Corrects the redeemed, [190]. Gratian, the Emperor Writes to S. Ambrose, [1]. Cavils not at the manhood of Christ, [1]. His humility and faith, [2]. S. Ambrose promises him a treatise on the Holy Spirit, [4]. S. Ambrose announces to him in the name of the Council of Aquileia the results of their deliberation, [62] &c. Urges him to support Damasus as Bishop of Rome, [67] &c. Gave peace to the Church, [3]. Put down heathenworship, [89], [114]. His example held up to Valentinian, [93]. Maximus refuses to restore his remains to his family, [180]. Gregory Nazianzen His position in the see of Constantinople, [75]. Gymnosophists Indian philosophers, [246]. H HABBACUC His miraculous flight, [295]. Hamilcar An instance of reverse of fortune, [113]. Heart Meaning of the expression, ‘the hidden man of the heart,’ [250]. Heathen Their worship contrasted with Christian, [101] &c. Their endurance, [104]. Their vestal virgins with Christian virgins, [105]. Not to be supported by Christian Emperors, [88] &c., [342]. Heirs (see [Inheritance].) Heliodorus, Bishop of Altinum Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [60]. Condemns Palladius, [56]. Hippocrates His seven ages of man, [300]. Hope Is looking for the unseen, [232]. Horontianus A pupil of S. Ambrose, [223]. Ordained by him, [420]. Hosea His wife of whoredoms mystically interpreted, [187]. Hospitality Commended, [392]. Humility Its excellence, [11]. Joseph a pattern of, [ib.] Huns Employed against the Juthungi by Valentinian, [179]. Hyginus, Bishop Cruel treatment of, [181]. Hymns Their powerful effect, [159]. Introduced by S. Ambrose at Milan during the contest with Justina, [ib.] I IDOLS (see [Heathen].) Ignorance Diminishes the guilt of sin, [434]. Illyricum Disturbances in, [79]. Incarnation (see [Christ].) Indicia, a Virgin The case of, [478] &c. Indiction [172]. Infants Weak Christians, [452]. Inheritance The Gospel is the true, [443], [449], &c. What the heritage of God is, [192]. Irenæus Several letters addressed to, [191], &c. Isaac The true first-born of Abraham, [222]. Foresaw the mysteries of the Church, [324]. Isaiah Mystical meaning of his walking naked, [348]. Isis Rites of, [346]. Italy In S. Ambrose’s time free from Arianism, [78]. J JACOB A kingly shepherd, [191]. His marriage to Leah and Rachel mystically interpreted, [193], &c. A pattern of forgiveness, [391]. Of industry and perseverance, [390]. An example in this respect to us, [195]. Did obeisance not to Esau, but to Christ, Whom he foresaw, [ib.] His dream a blessing, [86]. James, a presbyter of Persia Seeks retirement in Campania, [350]. Januarius, a Bishop Takes in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Condemns Palladius, [56]. Januarius A follower of Jovinian, condemned, [286]. Jason His history urged as a precedent, [343]. Japhet His reverence for his father mystically applied, [335]. Jerusalem, the heavenly A good mother of souls, [217] (vid. errata.) Jews Sinned in the wilderness when God’s voice ceased, [401]. Being stiff-necked required the law as a schoolmaster, [438], [442]. A Christian may be in work a Jew, [440]. Are the sons of the bond-woman, [450]. Full of slander against Christ and His Church, [264]. Are under a curse, [451]. Are in the shade, Christians in the light of the Sun, [455]. Prefer Moses, who accuses them, to Christ who would pardon, [454]. Who are spiritually Jews, [430]. Jezebel Represents the Synagogue, [383]. Job His history applied to the persecution about the Basilica, [131], &c., [144]. Resisted Satan by the help of the Spirit of God, [159]. John, the Baptist A teacher of abstinence, [368]. John, the Evangelist Imbibed Divine mysteries while lying on Jesu’s Bosom, [399]. Signed the Lord’s Testament, [393]. Jonah A lesson from, read in course during the persecution, on which S. Ambrose preaches, [136]. Joseph Though a slave truly free, [238]. Though naked not disgraced, [349]. A pattern of humility, [11]. Of purity, [12]. Of the vanity of earthly things, [13]. Was a type of Christ, [12]. Neither depressed by adversity nor elated by prosperity, [13]. Josephus His notion of an earthly paradise, [302]. Jovinian A monk who had abandoned monastic life, and rushed into extremes of self-indulgence, [280]. Siricius writes about him to the Church of Milan, [ib.] The reply of the Church of Milan, [282]. Jovinus, a Bishop Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Judas Claimed by Satan as his possession, [389]. Might have been pardoned had he waited for mercy, [407]. Judge Not to be excluded from communion for inflicting the punishment of death, [182]. But should prefer mercy, if possible, [183]. The Church leaves them free, [184]. Even heathen judges were proud of freedom from bloodshed, [183]. Bishops proper judges of questions of faith, [141]. And of bishops, [138], (see [Bishop]). Condemns himself, when he condemns in another his own crimes, [188]. Julian Cut off his own retreat, [113]. His attempt to rebuild the Temple frustrated by fire from heaven, [261]. One who threw down an altar martyred in his reign, [263]. Julianus Valens Intruded Bishop of Pettau, [65]. Committed sacrilege by appearing in pagan dress, [ib.] Refused to appear at the Council of Aquileia, [16]. Just man, the Is a law to himself, [240]. Possesses spiritual riches, [192]. And ever lendeth them, [251]. Justus, Bishop of Lyons Takes part as deputy of the Bishops of Gaul in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [38], [60]. Condemns Palladius, [54]. Juthungi A Gothic tribe, ravage Rhaetia, [179]. K KISS Mystical meaning of, [274]. Kings Unhappy condition of, [205]. Korah His sin to be avoided, [375]. L LABARUM The sacred standard, [261]. Laetus His family dispute, [466] &c. Laurence, S. His constancy under torture, [247]. Law, the Jewish Took the place of the Law of Nature, [433]. Did not increase, but make known sin, [434]. Convicts of sin but does not forgive, [436]. How a schoolmaster, [437]. Only partial, while the Gospel is perfect, [439]. The law trains for the Gospel, [453]. Law, of Nature Is innate, [433]. Forbids many things which the Law of Moses did not, [353]. Has moral not arbitrary sanctions, [240]. Laymen Not fit judges of the faith, [139]. Leah Mystically explained, [192]. Letter-writing Its pleasure and profit, [313], [316], [401]. It brings absent friends together, [ib.] Laying on of hands To exorcise evil spirits, [158], [165]. Leontius and Renatus Accusers of Indicia, [484]. Leopardus One of S. Ambrose’s Clergy, [286]. Levites The true first-born, because hallowed, [222]. Life Its uncertainty common to all, [113]. Liguria Mention of, [108]. Limenius, Bishop of Vercellæ Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [60]. Condemns Palladius, [55]. Love The characteristic of the Gospel, [452]. Brings freedom with it, [ib.] Makes us beloved by God, [242]. Required by God, [441]. Excludes offences, [448]. Increased by intercourse, [316]. God’s, whether it varies, [213]. Lucius, Arian Bishop of Alexandria His crimes, [70]. Luke, S. Author of the Acts of the Apostles, [368]. Lust Compared to a mote, [188]. Often the cause of wars, [116]. M MACCABEES Festival of, [263]. Macedonius, Bishop Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Macedonius One of the Bishops of Macedonia, [80]. Magnet, the Its lesson, [305]. Man A combatant whose prize is heaven, [289]. Made to rule creation, [291], [294]. His intelligence kingly, [293]. Fell from bad to worse till redeemed by Christ, [305]. Manichees Deny that Christ came in the flesh, [286]. Condemned for fasting on the Lord’s Day, [170]. Manna Why given to the Israelites and not to Christians, [394]. Christ the true Manna, [ib.], [28]. It represents the Divine Wisdom, [21], [397]. Marcellina, sister of S. Ambrose His letter to her about the contest with Justina, [128], &c. About the discovery of the relics of SS. Gervasius and Protasius, [157] &c. About the affair of Callinicum, [269] &c. Marcellus, Bishop Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Marcellus His dispute with his brother and sister settled by S. Ambrose, [465] &c. Marcus Bishop of Petavio, [66]. Marriage A good estate, [371]. But virginity better, [253]. With unbelievers, to be avoided, [116]. And within the forbidden degrees, [357] &c. Should have the Church’s blessing, [116]. (See [Wife].) Mary, S. Remained a Virgin after the birth of her Son, [284], [369]. An example to mothers, [393]. Was the Palace of the King, [ib. note]. Martianus A follower of Jovinian, [286]. Martyrs Buried under the altar, [162]. Their deaths the perfecting of the Church, [427]. Love casts out the fear of death, [457]. Their nobility, [247]. Mass, (missa) The earliest instance of word S. Ambrose’s, [129, note]. Maximian His burial, [332]. Maximus, Bishop of Emona Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [60]. Condemns Palladius, [55]. Signs the letter of the Council of Milan to Pope Siricius, [287]. Maximus Irregularly consecrated Bishop of Constantinople, [75]. Ambrose and the Western Bishops deceived about him, [ib. note]. Maximus, the usurper Revolted against Gratian, [176]. S. Ambrose twice goes on an embassy to him from Justina and Valentinian the 2nd, [ib.] His address to him on the second embassy, [178]. Warns Valentinian against him, [181]. S. Ambrose alludes to his first embassy, [135]. To Maximus’ defeat by Theodosius, [265]. Maximus The accuser of Indicia, [479] &c. Mayence, (Moguntiacum) S. Ambrose meets Count Victor there, [178]. Meletius His connection with the great Schism at Antioch, [71, note]. The opinion of the Council of Aquileia upon it, [74]. Members, our How they may be made either instruments of sin or of righteousness, [249]. Memoriales Recorders, [129]. Merchants, at Milan Fined on account of the disturbances, [129]. The fines remitted, [136]. Mesopotamia Mystically interpreted, [115]. Micah Meaning of the name, [412]. Of his seven shepherds, [288]. Michal Wrongly reproves David, [346]. Miracles Wrought through the relics of the saints, [158], [163]. Acknowledged by the devil himself, [164]. Monastic life Compared with clerical, [382]. Its happiness, [384]. Money See [Riches]. Monks, at Callinicum Set fire to a temple, [263]. Morasthite, son of the Meaning of, [412]. Moses Why he ground the golden calf to powder, [396]. Why he ordered half of the blood of the sacrifices to be poured on the altar, [398]. Why he broke the tables of the law, [462]. Saw God face to face, [404]. Yet deferred to Aaron in regard of priesthood, [ib.] How a god before Pharaoh, [199]. Wrote by inspiration, [295]. N NABAL Mystically explained, [215]. Nabor (See [Felix].) Naboth The lesson of, applied, [149]. Naboth truly rich, Ahab poor, [252]. Naphtali Meaning of, [253]. Nature Can only be changed by its Maker, [446]. The Creator can remedy the defects of, [460]. God the Author of, [31]. The law of, superior to national custom, [411]. Nectarius His claim to the see of Constantinople, [75]. Neice (See [Uncle].) Nicæa, Council of Whether it established a cycle for Easter, [166]. Its doctrine upheld by Theodosius, [141]. Approved by the Council of Ariminum, [ib.] Nineveh A proof of the power of fasting, [286]. Noah His drunkenness mystically interpreted, [348]. Numerius One of the Bishops of Macedonia, [80]. Numidius A delegate of the African Bishops at the Council of Aquileia, [33], [61]. Condemns Palladius, [55]. O OATH Meaning of, [90]. Obedience Brings remission of sin, [435]. Offering All to be offered to God, [24], [26]. Not acceptable unless sincere, [408]. Old-age Venerable for good works rather than gray hairs, [86], [103]. An unspotted life the true old age, [57]. Origen His Commentaries on the New Testament inferior to those on the Old, [441]. Original sin Inherited from Adam, [435], [446]. A debt incurred by Adam cancelled by Christ, [271]. P PALLADIUS AND SECUNDIANUS Condemned by the Council of Aquileia, [31], &c. Pannonia [108]. Paradise Man’s soul the true, [303]. The road into Christ’s kingdom, [422]. Partridge Mystical meaning of, [217] &c. Passover A type fulfilled in the gospel, [169]. The Christian Easter how connected with it, [170] &c. The ceremonies of, mystically explained, [22]. Paterna Gives evidence in favour of Indicia, [485]. Paternus Consults S. Ambrose as to marriage of uncle and neice, [351] &c. Paulinus Supported by the Italian Bishops against Meletius and Flavian for the see of Antioch, [71], [74]. Paulinus Of Aquitania adopts a life of voluntary poverty, [345]. Paul, S. The depth of his writings, [235]. Difficulty of explaining them, [441]. A summary of his Epistle to the Ephesians, [444] &c. His letters an image of his presence, [314]. Why he wrote with his own hand, [313]. Condemned and absolved by letter, [314]. Was severe at first, that he might be gentle afterwards, [270]. No teacher of excess, [285]. Paulus, a presbyter of Constantinople Asks for a General Council of East and West, [79]. Pelagia Her martyrdom, [247]. Penitence Difficulty of, [406]. No forgiveness without, [407]. David a pattern of, [326]. Urged on Theodosius, [327]. Persecution Applied by Justina in regard to the Basilica at Milan, [128] &c. S. Ambrose preaches about, [132] &c. Persecution continued, [142]. S. Ambrose refuses to yield, [148]. Christ persecuted in his servants, [147]. Peter, S. Was in darkness when he denied Christ, [461]. His vision a proof of the blessedness of retirement, [317]. The story of Christ’s appearing to him on his way to martyrdom, [147]. Peter Bishop of Alexandria, [72], [74]. Philaster Bishop of Brescia, [33], [55]. (In p. [63] Abundantius is called Bishop of Brescia, and Philaster is omitted.) Philip One of the Bishops of Macedonia, [80]. Philomarus The name of a heathen writer quoted by S. Ambrose, [362]. Possibly a mistake for Philodemus, [ib. note]. Phineas His defeat of Balaam’s counsel explained, [323]. Phœnicians Practised circumcision, [425]. Photinians Their assemblies forbidden, [66]. Piety Prefers things divine to human, [403]. Plato His notion of the soul, [224]. Plotinus A follower of Jovinian, condemned, [286]. Polybius Proconsul in Africa, [475]. Pompeius An instance of reverse of fortune, [113]. Portian Basilica Claimed for the Arians, [128]. Prayer To be used for the dead In Christ, [255]. Taught and aided by the Holy Spirit, [233]. Due seasons for, [169]. Frequent prayer a life of Angels, [384]. Is a sacrifice, [329]. A shield, [391]. The prayers of the poor a good defence, [156]. Priest The title ‘Sacerdos’ often used of Bishops, [1]. Should be clothed with priestly virtues, [377]. Be different from ordinary men, [196]. Forsake the ways of the world, [197]. Be fit for Christ’s possession, [470]. Regard worldly loss as gain, [467]. Forgiving sins their food, [407]. Their teaching bitter, but fruit-bearing, [270]. Are the proper judges in questions of doctrine, [53], [138], [267], [343]. Bound to reprove sinners, [325]. And to be feared by them, [374]. Priscus An old friend of S. Ambrose, [476]. PROCULUS, Bishop of Marseilles Deputy of the Bishops of Gaul at Aquileia, [33], [60]. Condemns Palladius, [56]. Prophets Regard heavenly things, [349]. Their food to have their message understood, [383]. Protasius See [Gervasius]. Pythagoras Derived his wisdom from the Jewish Scriptures, [196]. R RACHEL A type of the Church, [416]. Mystically explained, [192]. Rebecca Her preference of Jacob to Esau mystically explained, [391]. Redemption Equal to all, [22]. Called adoption, [231]. To be of the whole Body of Christ, [ib.] Relics, of saints Placed in Churches, [158]. Work miracles, [160] &c. Religion To be preferred to human ties, [403]. Not to be neglected for fear of ridicule, [432]. Makes things unseemly in themselves venerable, [346]. Takes precedence of all things, [92]. Turns loss to gain, [104]. Renatus See [Leontius]. Repentance (See [Penitence].) Rest, the true In heaven, not here, [299]. Rhaetia secunda Its fertility tempted enemies, [108]. Rich The meek rich in God’s sight, [251]. He who is rich in faith truly rich, [386]. The poor in spirit rich, [387]. He is not rich who has not more than he needs, [253]. The wise man truly rich, [250], [253]. Riches Only spiritual lasting, [440]. To possess Christ the true riches, [386]. Should be made to subserve the good of the soul, [8]. Not in themselves injurious, [387]. No defence against death, [10]. Their best use, to aid the poor, [14]. The grasping man poor in the midst of riches, [252]. Are a burden unless sanctified by charity, [274]. Are the redemption of a man’s soul by almsgiving, [8], [20]. Are a provision for man’s journey, [8]. Not to be applied to usury, [115]. Give no claim to deference, [386]. Rome, Church of Called the Head of the whole Roman world, [69]. The source of all rights of communion, [ib.] Its decision sought along with that of other Churches, [76]. Rome, heathen Its plea for its gods, [97]. Refuted by S. Ambrose, [102]. Often adopted foreign rites, [110]. Rufinus Prætorian Prefect under Theodosius, [330]. Rumoridus A military Count, attached to Valentinian’s Court, [342]. S SABINIANUS, A DEACON Acts as reader at the Council of Aquileia, [33]. Sabinus, Bishop of Placentia Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [47] &c., [60]. Condemns Palladius, [55]. Sacraments The greatness of, [459]. Sacrifice Not acceptable unless sincere, [408]. Prayer a, [329]. Explanation of rules concerning, [398], &c. The blood on the altar a type of the sacrifice of the Cross, [400]. Saints God all in all to, [403]. Ascend upwards to God, [208]. Work for God even in their rest, [86]. Fight God’s enemies without effort, [82]. Are the first-fruits of the Gospel, [230]. Samson The lesson of his history set forth, [117], &c. Sarmatio See [Barbatianus]. Satan Means Adversary, [218]. How our Lord overcomes his craft, [219]. Scripture Those who add to, or take from, condemned, [47]. Whether written according to the rules of art, [27], &c. A deep well, difficult to draw from, [383]. Those who drink of it pour forth living water, [ib.] Contains mysteries hid under the letter, [189]. Valuable to us according to our faith, [186]. Moistens the soul like rain, [200]. Compared to Paradise, [317]. Secundianus Condemned in the Council of Aquileia, [57] &c. Serpent, the Represents lust, [304]. Seven Mystical meaning of, [297], [300]. Severus A blind man, healed by the relics of Gervasius and Protasius, [158], [163]. Severus One of the Bishops of Macedonia, [80]. Shekel and half-shekel Meaning of, [20]. Sickness, bodily Sent for the healing of the soul, [458]. Simplician Some account of him, [235]. Sin A heavy debt, [271]. A heavy burden, [413]. Its piercing power typified by iron, [238]. Injures the natural powers, [305]. Christians should condemn their own sin, [329]. He who punishes sin should be free from sin, [188]. Must be burnt away by the fire of Jesus, [407]. To be confessed in order to be pardoned, [419]. Its forgivenesssignified by the widow’s two mites, [196]. Sinner, the Is a slave, [245]. His name written not in heaven but in the earth, [188]. Siricius, Pope Writes to the Church of Milan against Jovinian, [280]. The reply, [282]. Sisinnius Forgives his son at S. Ambrose’s Intercession, [470]. Slavery All creation seeks deliverance from, [226]. He who fears death a slave, [245]. Solon His ten ages of man, [300]. Sophocles Quoted, [244]. Son of God Co-eternal with the Father, [39]. Very God, [40]. Could not die as God, [42]. The mighty God, [44]. The Judge of all, [45]. Equal to the Father as touching His Godhead, [47]. Inferior only in His Incarnation, [48]. The contrary opinions condemned in Palladius, [53] &c. No man can say ‘Our Father’ who denies the Son of God, [443]. Christians made sons of God by the Holy Spirit, [228]. Through the death of Christ, [443]. Spirit, the Holy Teaches how to pray, [233]. Makes intercession for us, [234]. S. Ambrose promises to write a treatise on, [41]. True life His work, [228]. Stater In the fish’s mouth, meaning of, [23]. Stephen Supported in his death by the sight of Jesus, [349]. Saw Jesus standing as his Advocate, [360]. Soul Its nature, [224]. Opinions of philosophers upon, [ib.] How subject to vanity, [225]. Does not die, [42]. Should govern the body, [225]. Will be rewarded according to its government thereof, [ib.] How Christ is formed in the soul, [417]. How it is converted, [412] &c. The stages of its conversion, [421]. Gazing on Christ, renounces the world, [203]. Having found Christ, loves Him above all things, [202]. And rejoices exceedingly, [214]. And becomes His bride, [214]. Must rise to Him, [203]. Its food and clothing, [200]. How it is restored by Christ, [216]. Its happiness when restored, [217]. Is proved by temptations, [417]. Faithful souls represented by Bethlehem, [416]. Susanna Her case compared with that of Indicia, [479], [483]. Syagrius, Bishop of Verona His decision about Indicia condemned and reversed by S. Ambrose, [478], &c. Syagrius Consul in the year of the synod of Aquileia, [32]. Symmachus, Prefect of the City Urges on Valentinian the restoration of Altar of Victory, [87]. His Memorial, [94], &c. S. Ambrose’s reply, [101], &c. Alludes to it in writing to Eugenius, [341]. Synagogue, the Superseded by the Church, [266]. Represented by Jezebel, [383]. (See [Jews].) A, at Callinicum, burnt by the Christians, [257], &c. Theodosius orders it to be restored by the Bishop, [ib.] S. Ambrose writes to remonstrate with Theodosius, [ib.] Syricius See [Siricius]. Syrus A presbyter, praised by S. Ambrose, [474]. T TALENTS Need God’s Blessing, [31]. Temple To be built to Christ in our hearts, [201]. How it is to be built, [208], [448]. Temptation Comes in different ways, [132]. Instances of Job, [ib.] Elijah, [133]. John the Baptist, [ib.] Is sent that we may conquer it, [327]. The weak conquered by it, the strong proved, [417]. Most to be feared in times of trouble, [419]. Testament The Old passed away, the New established, [301]. The Old represented by the number seven, the New by eight, [297]. Thecla Reverenced even by the wild beasts, [369]. Therasia Gives up her property to the poor, [345]. Thessalonica The massacre at, [324]. Theodorus, Bishop of Octodurus Takes part in the Council of Aquileia, [33], [60]. Condemns Palladius, [56]. Signs the letter of the Council of Milan, [287]. Theodosius One of the Bishops of Macedonia, [80]. Theodosius, the Emperor A blessing sent by God to the Empire, [356]. Held the Nicene Faith, [141]. His piety, [328]. Hasty, but merciful, [325]. Restored the orthodox to their churches, [74]. Restored unity to the Church, [77]. His strictness, in regard of the law of marriage, [354]. Is appealed to by S. Ambrose to end the dissensions at Antioch andConstantinople, [74]. And to call a council, [77]. Is remonstrated with by S. Ambrose for banishing those who burnt the Synagogue at Callinicum, [257]. Is reminded of his forgiveness of the people of Antioch, [268]. Reproved for ordering the massacre at Thessalonica, [324]. Urged to repentance, [326] &c. Is refused the Communion till he has received absolution, [328] &c. Addressed by S. Ambrose on the death of Valentinian the 2nd, [331]. Congratulated on his victory over Eugenius, [354]. Urged to a merciful use of his victory, [356]. Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria The disputed succession at Antioch to be referred to him, [336], &c. Tigris One of the rivers of Mesopotamia, mystically interpreted, [115]. Timasius A general in chief, his fierceness against the monks, [279]. Timnath A city of the Philistines, [118]. Timotheus His claim to the see of Alexandria, supported by the West, [71]. Timotheus A Bishop of Macedonia, [80]. Titianus Prætorian Prefect, his quarrel with Rufinus, [330]. Trinity, the Indissolubly united, [464]. Knows neither time nor order, [296]. Hymns sung in praise of, [156]. U UNCLE Forbidden to marry his neice, [351]. Usury Unbefitting Christians, [115]. Spiritual usury, [19]. Ursinus or Ursicinus His history, [68, note]. The Bishops at Aquileia request the Emperor to degrade him, [69]. V VALENS, Julianus, Bp. of Petavio His history, [65]. Responsible for the heresy of Attalus, [ib.] Joins with Ursinus in intrigues at Aquileia, [68]. Valence, in Gaul Reached by Ambrose in his embassy to Maximus, [179]. Valentinian the 1st Would not have allowed the restoration of the altar of Victory, had he known of it, [93]. Ordered that the Bishops should be tried by their own order, [138]. Refused to be judge of them himself, [139]. Anecdote of him, [ib. note]. Valentinian the 2nd Ambrose writes to him, urging him not to restore pagan rites, [87] &c. Addresses to him a reply to Symmachus’ Memorial, [101] &c. Under Justina’s influence claims a Church at Milan for the Arians, [128] &c. Ambrose writes to him, declining to have the matter settled by the civil courts, [137] &c. Ambrose sends him a report of his mission to Maximus, [176] &c. Alludes to his victory over the Huns and Alans, [179]. Ambrose writes to Theodosius on his death, [331] &c. His love for Ambrose at the last, [331]. Died before he could be baptised, [332]. Regarded Theodosius as a father, [92]. Refused a second application for the restoration of pagan rites, [342]. Valentinians, heretics A temple of theirs burnt by the Christians, [263]. Valerian, Bp. of Aquileia Takes part in the Council held there, [33], [60]. His condemnation of Palladius, [54]. Vallio, a general of Valentinian Put to death by Maximus, [181]. Venetia [108], [358]. Venus Worshipped under various names, [111]. Vercellæ, the Church of Troubled by disputes, [358]. S. Ambrose addresses a letter of counsel to it, [ib.] Vestal Virgins Contrasted with Christians, [105]. Victor, Count Sent by Maximus to Valentinian the 2nd, [178]. His demands refused, [ib.] Victory Not a real goddess, [111]. The altar of in the senate house, [87]. Its restoration demanded by Symmachus, [95] &c. Resisted by S. Ambrose, [111]. Vigils Kept all night long, [158]. Vigilius Asks S. Ambrose how to fulfil his duties, when newly elected Bishop, [114] &c. Virgil Quoted, [97], [99], [110], [198], [205]. Virginity Counselled not commanded, [369]. A lofty path, [371]. Its sanctity, [369]. The numbers of those who dedicate themselves to it, [104]. Virtue Admits of degrees, [371]. Considers well before acting, [406]. Its path upward, [206]. Admits of no turning, [198]. W WIDOWHOOD A good but rough path, [371]. Wife Should obey her husband, [392]. Is his fellow-heir of grace, [ib.] Marriage good, virginity better, [283]. (See [Marriage].) Wisdom, the divine Waters the souls of the righteous, [395]. Is the food of the soul, [21]. Christ the true Wisdom of God, [399]. The path of wisdom to be followed, [197]. Is alone free, [239]. Is a good sacrifice, [28]. Scripture the source of, [236]. Wise man, the All the world his possession, [9]. Is steadfast, [236], [243]. Free, [ib.] Acts from free-will, [241]. Is guided by God into the truth, [244]. Becomes His heir, [ib.] Has the true riches, [251]. Word, the Espoused to the Church, His Bride, [214]. The dew of the Father, [215]. Lives or dies in us according to our deserts, [214]. World, the Created by one God, [305]. Why created in six days, [296]. The Gospel the eighth age of the world, [300]. An arena of continual strife, [288]. Its affairs like a dream, [13]. Gains of this world the loss of souls, [14]. The world to be overcome to attain to the Word, [205]. The ways of the world to be forsaken by priests, [197]. We must go forth from it, [392]. We must not give our service to it, [24]. Works God to be acknowledged in His, [27]. Wounds Received for Christ bring life, not death, [145]. Y YOUNG MEN Blamed for their haste to be free, [390]. Should become old by gravity of conduct, [ib.] Z ZELOPHEHAD, daughters of Meaning of their inheritance, [446]. Zerubbabel Meaning of, [201].