[379] Didache 7.
[380] Cf. Clement, Protrep. 12; Paed. I, 6; Strom. II, 3. Although we cannot be quite certain that φωτισμός and σφραγίς were technical terms of the Greek mysteries, they undoubtedly corresponded to ideas and practices found in both Hellenic and oriental mystic religions. For a full list of authorities see the works of Hatch, Anrich, Wobbermin, and Clemen named, p. 368.
[381] Cf. Celsus’ charges, Origen, C. Cel. 1, 1, and Origen’s reply, ibid., 1, 7. Origen defends an esoteric Christianity by the examples of philosophy and the pagan mysteries.
[382] Justin, Apol. I, 66.
[383] Iren., Adv. Haer. IV, 31, 4; frg. 36 Harvey.
[384] Ignatius, ad Eph. 20.
[385] Plin., Ep. X, 96.
[386] Apol. 37.
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