[766] The martyr Lucian chose to die rather than to eat things offered to idols.

[767] Hist. of Eur. Morals, ii, 34.

[768] The Pædagogus of Clement of Alexandria was prepared as a guide or “Instructor” to those who were striving to free themselves from pagan customs, and to conform their lives to the Christian character.

[769] Apol., c. 39.

[770] Nemo compellitur, sed sponte confert.—Apol., c. 39.

[771] Ibid., 42.

[772] Ibid., 14.

[773] Pædag., ii, 13.

[774] Hom. in 2 Tim.

[775] Epitaph. Paulæ.