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Lactantius, Vol. 2; Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs; Fragments

by Lactantius

The Edition

Translated by
William Fletcher

Publication

Publisher
T&T Clark
Series volume
XXII
Date published
1871
Print status
Out of print

The Physical Book

Binding
Hardcover

Contents

  • A Treatise on the Anger of God
  • On the Workmanship of God, or the Formation of Man
  • The Epitome of the Divine Institutes
  • Of the Manner in which the Persecutors Died
  • Fragments of Lactantius Firmianus
  • The Phoenix
  • A Poem on the Passion of the Lord
  • Poem on Easter
  • Index
  • The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs
    • Introductory Notice
    • The Testament of Reuben, concerning Thoughts
    • The Testament of Simeon, concerning Envy
    • The Testament of Levi, concerning the Priesthood and Arrogance
    • The Testament of Judah, concerning Fortitude, and Love of Money and Fornication
    • The Testament of Issachar, concerning Simplicity
    • The Testament of Zebulun, concerning Compassion and Mercy
    • The Testament of Dan, concerning Anger and Lying
    • The Testament of Naphtali, concerning Natural Goodness
    • The Testament of Gad, concerning Hatred
    • The Testament of Asher, concerning the Two Faces of Vice and Virtue
    • The Testament of Joseph, concerning Sobriety
    • The Testament of Benjamin, concerning a Pure Mind