Constitutions Of The Holy Apostles
A large collection of early church regulations on Christian doctrine, worship, and discipline, presented as instructions from the twelve apostles. Dating from the late fourth century, they provide valuable insight into early church life and practice.
38 Chapters
Table of Contents
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Introductory Notice to Constitutions of the Holy Apostles.
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Sec. I.--General Commandments.
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Sec. II.--Commandments to Men.
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Sec. III.--Commandments to Women.
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Sec. I.--On Examining Candidates for the Episcopal Office.
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Sec. II.--On the Character and Teaching of the Bishop.
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Sec. III.--How the Bishop is to Treat the Innocent, the Guilty, and the Penitent.
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Sec. IV.--On the Management of the Resources Collected for the Support of the Clergy, and the Relief of the Poor.
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Sec. V.--On Accusations, and the Treatment of Accusers.
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Sec. VI.--The Disputes of the Faithful to Be Settled by the Decisions of the Bishop, and the Faithful to Be Reconciled.
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Sec. VII.--On Assembling in the Church.
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Sec. VIII.--On the Duty of Working for a Livelihood.
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Elucidation.
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Sec. I.--Concerning Widows.
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Sec. II.--On Deacons and Deaconesses, the Rest of the Clergy, and on Baptism.
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Sec. I.--On Helping the Poor.
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Sec. II.--On Domestic and Social Life.
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Sec. I.--Concerning the Martyrs.
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Sec. II.--All Association with Idols is to Be Avoided.
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Sec. III.--On Feast Days and Fast Days.
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Sec. I.--On Heresies.
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Sec. II.--History and Doctrines of Heresies.
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Sec. III.--The Heresies Attacked by the Apostles.
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Sec. IV.--Of the Law.
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Sec. V.--The Teaching of the Apostles in Opposition to Jewish and Gentile Superstitions, Especially in Regard to Marriage and Funerals.
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Sec. VI.--Conclusion of the Work.
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Sec. I.--On the Two Ways, --The Way of Life and the Way of Death.
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Sec. II.--On the Formation of the Character of Believers, and on Giving of Thanks to God.
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Sec. III.--On the Instruction of Catechumens, and Their Initiation into Baptism.
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Sec. IV.--Enumeration Ordained by Apostles.
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Sec. V.--Daily Prayers.
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Sec. I.--On the Diversity of Spiritual Gifts.
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Sec. II.--Election and Ordination of Bishops: Form of Service on Sundays.
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Sec. III.--Ordination and Duties of the Clergy.
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Sec. IV.--Certain Prayers and Laws.
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Sec. V.--All the Apostles Urge the Observance of the Order of the Church.
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The Ecclesiastical Canons of the Same Holy Apostles.
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Elucidations.