Against Faustus the Manichaean
397–400
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This book is a defense of the true Christian faith against the heretical teachings of Faustus, a Manichæan heretic. | 3 |
This book is a detailed critique of Faustus' attempts to distinguish between the genealogical tables and the genuine message of the Gospel, emphasizing that the true gospel is centered on Christ's preaching, his divine lineage, and the joyful news of salvation. | 8 |
This book addresses and refutes objections to the doctrine of the Incarnation, focusing on perceived discrepancies in the Gospel accounts and the theological implications of Christ's birth. | 7 |
This book is a critique of Faustus’s rejection of the Old Testament and his reliance solely on the New Testament for spiritual truth. | 3 |
This book is a critique of Manichæan beliefs and practices, contrasting them with genuine Christian faith and obedience to Christ's teachings. | 15 |
This book is a detailed refutation of Faustus' rejection of the Old Testament and its precepts, emphasizing the continuity and deeper spiritual meaning of biblical symbols. | 20 |
This book defends the credibility of the biblical genealogy of Jesus and challenges arguments against its validity. | 3 |
This book defends the continued authority and significance of the Old Testament for Christians, clarifying that it is not for Jewish bondage but to reinforce Christian liberty. | 3 |
This book elaborates on the relationship between Jews and Gentiles in the context of the Christian faith, emphasizing the significance of spiritual grafting into Christ as the true vine or olive tree. | 4 |
This book defends the continuity of moral teachings between the Old and New Testaments while addressing objections about the relevance of Old Testament promises and rituals for Christians today. | 3 |
This book defends the integrity and consistency of the Apostle Paul's writings against accusations of error or contradiction, emphasizing the importance of canonical authority and proper interpretation of Scripture. | 17 |
This book defends the Christian understanding of the Bible by demonstrating that the prophets foreknew and predicted Christ through various types, allegories, and prophecies clearly fulfilled in His mission, death, and resurrection. | 50 |
This book defends the Christian perspective that Hebrew prophecy, especially as fulfilled in Christ, is the true and divine foundation for belief, emphasizing the fulfillment of many prophecies and their significance for both Jews and Gentiles. | 24 |
This book explicates the meaning and significance of the curse "Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree" in Christian theology, emphasizing its connection to Christ's crucifixion and the concept of sin and death. | 15 |
This book defends the Christian understanding of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing that the Old Testament prophecy and law point toward the fulfillment found in Christ and are to be understood spiritually rather than literally. | 24 |
This book is a detailed theological defense affirming that all writings of Moses point to Christ and that the Scriptures require a faithful interpretation to recognize prophecies about Jesus. | 46 |
This book defends the authenticity and interpretation of Christ's statement that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets, rather than destroy them, addressing objections raised by Faustus. | 8 |
This book explains how Christians interpret and fulfill the commandments and symbols of the Old Testament through the teachings of Christ, emphasizing that the law's outward ceremonial aspects are fulfilled in a spiritual sense rather than literal observance. | 7 |
This book presents a detailed interpretation of how Christ's coming and mission relate to Old Testament laws and prophecies, emphasizing that Jesus fulfilled rather than abolished these divine statutes. | 41 |
This book presents a detailed refutation of Faustus' Manichaean doctrines, emphasizing the Christian understanding of the nature of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit, contrasting it sharply with pagan and Manichaean beliefs. | 36 |
This book presents a detailed critique of Manichaeism's dualistic doctrine, emphasizing the unity and sovereignty of the true God over good and evil. | 26 |
This book provides a comprehensive defense of the moral integrity and divine authority of the Scriptures, countering various objections and misinterpretations raised by critics like Faustus and the Manichæans, and explaining the deeper spiritual and prophetic meanings behind biblical narratives. | 124 |
This book defends the Catholic understanding of Jesus Christ's dual nature as both divine and human, emphasizing that He became the Son of God through baptism, not birth. | 12 |
This book defends the Christian understanding that humans are truly made by God, with both their inner and outer aspects created in His image, especially emphasizing the distinction between the natural bodily birth and the spiritual rebirth through faith. | 9 |
This book defends the transcendence and infinity of God against caricatures and misconceptions presented by Faustus and Manichaeans, emphasizing that God cannot be limited by physical representations or spatial distinctions. | 4 |
This book defends the true humanity and divine nature of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that His death and incarnation are affirmed by Scripture and divine wisdom, not merely human reasoning. | 11 |
This book is a defense of the credibility of the Gospel narrative against Faustus' skeptical arguments, affirming the historical events of Jesus’ birth and suffering. | 2 |
This book defends the authority and authenticity of the Gospel accounts, particularly the genealogies and narratives of Christ's birth, against heretical objections. | 6 |
This book defends the doctrine of Christ's true incarnation and birth against Faustus' claims of docetism, emphasizing that Christ's physical birth and death were real and meaningful events. | 5 |
This book is a detailed refutation of the claim that certain ascetic practices, such as fasting, abstinence from meat, and celibacy, are doctrines of devils, as falsely attributed by Faustus. | 9 |
This book is a detailed theological defense of the Christian understanding that, in Christ, all created things are inherently pure, contrasting this with Old Testament purity laws and Manichaean dualism. | 5 |
This book examines and defends the authority and integrity of the Scriptures, contrasting the Old and New Testaments' uses and interpretations, and emphasizing the importance of divine inspiration and proper understanding. | 25 |
This book is a systematic defense of the authority and reliability of Scripture, particularly addressing and refuting objections raised by Faustus and the Manichaeans. | 14 |