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1 1, Pref | false charges brought by Celsus against the Christians, 2 1, Pref | the statements advanced by Celsus, what seemed to us adapted 3 1, Pref | purpose by the arguments of Celsus, or of any such as he. For 4 1, Pref | answer to the charges of Celsus against the Christians, 5 1, Pref | overthrown by the writings of Celsus, but who might be preserved 6 1, Pref | be a "True Discourse," as Celsus has entitled it. Paul, indeed, 7 1, Pref | would say that those of Celsus were "according to the rudiments 8 1, Pref | But in the language of Celsus there seems to me to be 9 1, Pref | as far as the place where Celsus introduces the Jew disputing 10 1, Pref | the reader of our reply to Celsus might fall in with it first, 11 1, Pref | for beginning my answer to Celsus on one plan, and carrying 12 1, Pref | ability, with the charges of Celsus. I have therefore to ask 13 1, Pref | solution of the objections of Celsus, to those men who are wiser 14 1, Pref | meeting with the work of Celsus, needs no answer to it at 15 1, I | I.~The first point which Celsus brings forward, in his desire 16 1, II | II.~Celsus next proceeds to say, that 17 1, III | III.~After this, Celsus proceeding to speak of the 18 1, V | peculiar to Christianity, Celsus establishes their correctness, 19 1, VI | which is unknown to me, Celsus asserts that it is by the 20 1, VI | wonderful works." Whether Celsus omitted this from intentional 21 1, VIII | publicly disown it." And here Celsus must be convicted of self-contradiction. 22 1, VIII | individuals of the name of Celsus, both of whom were Epicureans; 23 1, X | the views of Epicurus and Celsus.~ 24 1, XII | In the next place, when Celsus says in express words, " 25 1, XIII | XIII.~But since Celsus has declared it to be a 26 1, XIV | XIV.~Celsus, being of opinion that there 27 1, XIV | listen to the statement of Celsus: "There is," he says, "an 28 1, XV | much more impartial than Celsus is Numenius the Pythagorean, 29 1, XVI | express my surprise that Celsus should class the Odrysians, 30 1, XVI | a spirit of hatred, that Celsus makes these statements, 31 1, XVI | while of Linus, to whom Celsus assigns a foremost place 32 1, XVII | XVII.~In what follows, Celsus, assailing the Mosaic history, 33 1, XVII | them into error?" And here Celsus seems to me to act somewhat 34 1, XVII | kind." For in like manner Celsus as sails (as he thinks) 35 1, XIX | After these statements, Celsus, from a secret desire to 36 1, XX | And yet, against his will, Celsus is entangled into testifying 37 1, XX | of older events. But let Celsus have, as his authorities 38 1, XX | he is, in the opinion of Celsus and those like him, deemed 39 1, XXI | following is the view of Celsus and the Epicureans: "Moses 40 1, XXII | XXII.~After this, Celsus, without condemning circumcision 41 1, XXII | doctrine of the Jews by Celsus, who thinks that he will 42 1, XXIII | XXIII.~After this, Celsus next asserts that "Those 43 1, XXV | invented by these wise men of Celsus, who are the parents of 44 1, XXVI | the manner in which this Celsus, who professes to know everything, 45 1, XXVI | are no errors at all. And Celsus having promised to make 46 1, XXVI | formerly indulged, until, as Celsus, and they who think with 47 1, XXVII | always does the latter, yet Celsus, unwilling to take note 48 1, XXXII | Greeks, and particularly of Celsus, who either holds or not 49 1, XXXII | Plato, and Empedocles, whom Celsus frequently names), is introduced 50 1, XXXIII | deeds, a body produced, as Celsus thinks, by an act of adultery 51 1, XXXIV | a virgin. This, however, Celsus, who professes to know everything, 52 1, XXXIV | intentional malice that Celsus did not quote this prophecy, 53 1, XXXV | believes in prophecy. Let Celsus now tell me, or any of those 54 1, XXXVII | human beings. And since Celsus has introduced the Jew disputing 55 1, XL | birth from a virgin, this Celsus, who professes to be acquainted 56 1, XL | confused statements made by Celsus throughout his whole book; 57 1, XLIII | objector. But now even this Celsus, wisest of all men, did 58 1, XLIV | purpose being to show that Celsus displayed no sound judgment 59 1, XLVI | form of a dove, although Celsus, from a desire to cast discredit 60 1, XLVI | the Logos. And although Celsus, or the Jew whom he has 61 1, XLVII | I would like to say to Celsus, who represents the Jew 62 1, XLVIII | those very points which Celsus imagines, viz., that Jesus 63 1, XLVIII | Jew who, in the work of Celsus, uses the language to Jesus 64 1, XLIX | were equally ignorant with Celsus, not only of the facts, 65 1, LI | any one of those who, as Celsus' Jew says, were fanatics 66 1, LIV | LIV.~And since Celsus, although professing to 67 1, LV | as quoted in the work of Celsus.~ 68 1, LVI | it escaped the notice of Celsus, and of the Jew whom he 69 1, LVII | according to the Jew of Celsus, "countless individuals 70 1, LVII | not aware, indeed, whether Celsus knew of any who, after coming 71 1, LVIII | these matters this Jew of Celsus, instead of the Magi mentioned 72 1, LXI | Child (although the Jew of Celsus does not believe that this 73 1, LXI | intimated to Joseph, although Celsus may not believe it, that 74 1, LXI | of this world." Now, if Celsus had seen this, he would 75 1, LXII | Gospel narratives, which Celsus does not appear even to 76 1, LXII | and in respect to which Celsus believes that they speak 77 1, LXIII | LXIII.~And since Celsus has termed the apostles 78 1, LXIII | Barnabas, from which perhaps Celsus took the statement that 79 1, LXIII | And I do not know how Celsus should have forgotten or 80 1, LXV | good grounds; from this Celsus takes occasion to bring 81 1, LXV | same, they are accused by Celsus of obtaining their livelihood 82 1, LXVI | to the above, this Jew of Celsus afterwards addresses Jesus: " 83 1, LXVI | safety?" From these words Celsus seems to think that there 84 1, LXVII | After the above, this Jew of Celsus, as if he were a Greek who 85 1, LXVIII | LXVIII.~But after this, Celsus, having a suspicion that 86 1, LXVIII | those other stories which Celsus thinks the disciples have 87 1, LXIX | LXIX.~After this, Celsus, confusing together the 88 1, LXIX | all who had sinned. Then Celsus says: "The body of god would 89 1, LXX | a woman. "But," objects Celsus, "the body of a god does 90 1, LXXI | to it. But as the Jew of Celsus has, with the above remarks, 91 1, LXXI | which he is represented by Celsus as addressing those who 92 2, I | answer to the treatise of Celsus, entitled A True Discourse, 93 2, I | special question, viz., why Celsus, when he had once resolved 94 2, I | from their law. Now, if Celsus had been acquainted with 95 2, III | expose the ignorance of Celsus, who makes this Jew of his 96 2, III | the Spirit." Now how was Celsus able to see these things 97 2, IV | objection of the Jew of Celsus, that "if any one predicted 98 2, V | these matters, although Celsus becomes tautological in 99 2, VII | against Jesus, let the Jew of Celsus especially bring forward. 100 2, VIII | deceived." Let this Jew of Celsus then show us, not many persons, 101 2, VIII | received? But the Jew of Celsus exclaims: "Why did we treat 102 2, IX | which He performed, which Celsus suspected were accomplished 103 2, X | He did not perform? Let Celsus produce any instance of 104 2, XI | circumstance which the Jew of Celsus learned from the Gospels; 105 2, XI | learned from Jesus. Will Celsus and his friends now say 106 2, XII | His betrayer? And since Celsus makes an ostentatious exhibition 107 2, XII | similar to those on which Celsus founds a charge against 108 2, XIII | XIII.~This Jew of Celsus continues, after the above, 109 2, XIII | Gospels, which the Jew of Celsus passes by without mention? 110 2, XIII | shall establish, although Celsus may not like it, by means 111 2, XIII | Jesus. But let this Jew of Celsus, who does not believe that 112 2, XIV | XIV.~Celsus, however, accepting or granting 113 2, XV | XV.~Celsus continues: "The disciples 114 2, XV | lovers of truth, but, as Celsus supposes, inventors of fictions, 115 2, XVIII | perjury?" Here the learned Celsus did not see the contradiction 116 2, XX | answer even those charges of Celsus which seem to me frivolous, 117 2, XX | reply to such statements. Celsus imagines that an event, 118 2, XX | be no sophism as far as Celsus can help, but according 119 2, XX | assertion of this learned Celsus, that "being a God He predicted 120 2, XXI | falsity of such a statement of Celsus, when he asserts "that he 121 2, XXIV | observe the malignity of Celsus, how not accepting the love 122 2, XXIV | silence those points which, as Celsus thinks, are censurable, 123 2, XXIV | manner acts this Jew of Celsus who quotes the words, "O 124 2, XXV | deserted by Thee." But if, as Celsus would allege, "nothing at 125 2, XXVI | XXVI.~This Jew of Celsus still accuses the disciples 126 2, XXVI | His stay upon the earth? Celsus, indeed, did not see that 127 2, XXVIII | XXVIII.~And since this Jew of Celsus makes it a subject of reproach 128 2, XXVIII | prophetic writings; but Celsus has here put l in the mouth 129 2, XXIX | For neither Jews, nor Celsus, nor any other, can bring 130 2, XXX | is cast in our teeth by Celsus: "From such signs and misinterpretations, 131 2, XXX | mighty potentate, although Celsus refuses to see that it so 132 2, XXXI | replied to the charges of Celsus in the preceding pages, 133 2, XXXI | statements in the work of Celsus, it will not be out of place 134 2, XXXI | Logos is the Son of God, as Celsus declares they do, in putting 135 2, XXXII | replying to the tautologies of Celsus, we ourselves should be 136 2, XXXII | their correctness, but which Celsus has not even mentioned. 137 2, XXXII | not even mentioned. For Celsus, who is truly a braggart, 138 2, XXXII | from the Jewish kings? Does Celsus imagine that the poor must 139 2, XXXIII | XXXIII.~"But," continues Celsus, "what great deeds did Jesus 140 2, XXXIII | failing to give light?" But if Celsus believe the Gospel accounts 141 2, XXXIV | XXXIV.~This Jew of Celsus, ridiculing Jesus, as he 142 2, XXXIV | But it is probable that Celsus treats these accounts with 143 2, XXXIV | of the divinity of Jesus, Celsus endeavours to cast reproach 144 2, XXXIV | hand. From what source now, Celsus, did you derive these statements, 145 2, XXXVI | XXXVI.~Celsus next says: "What is the 146 2, XXXVI | of the Gospels, although Celsus may not like it, that it 147 2, XXXVI | from the side. But if this Celsus, who, in order to find matter 148 2, XXXIX | assertion of this Jew of Celsus appear anything else than 149 2, XL | unphilosophical spirit that Celsus imagines our Lord's pre-eminence 150 2, XLI | In the person of the Jew, Celsus continues to find fault 151 2, XLI | pure from all evil." Let Celsus state from what "evil" our 152 2, XLII | XLII.~But further, since Celsus will have it that "Jesus 153 2, XLII | or more convincing proofs Celsus would have Him confirm His 154 2, XLII | although these appear to Celsus to be most lamentable and 155 2, XLIII | XLIII.~Celsus next addresses to us the 156 2, XLIV | XLIV.~Celsus in the next place says, 157 2, XLIV | But since this Jew of Celsus compares Him to robbers, 158 2, XLIV | good reason compared by Celsus to the captain of a band 159 2, XLVI | But how can this Jew of Celsus escape the charge of falsehood, 160 2, XLVII | so-called True Discourse of Celsus, but also on many other 161 2, XLVII | disgracefully?" And here Celsus acts like the most contemptible 162 2, XLVIII | XLVIII.~Celsus, moreover, unable to resist 163 2, XLIX | workers of iniquity." But Celsus, wishing to assimilate the 164 2, XLIX | Observe, now, whether Celsus is not clearly convicted 165 2, XLIX | different from what this Jew of Celsus alleges it to be. For if 166 2, L | respecting antichrist. But Celsus falsities the words of Jesus, 167 2, L | and sorcerers, although Celsus asserts that He uttered 168 2, LI | LI.~Celsus, indeed, evinced a slight 169 2, LI | answer to the calumnies of Celsus, Are those to be regarded 170 2, LII | assertions in the treatise of Celsus, we would say to him: Pray, 171 2, LIII | indeed, which this Jew of Celsus advances against those who 172 2, LIII | language of this Jew of Celsus is concerned, being liable 173 2, LIII | have already mentioned, Celsus, dwelling upon the subject, 174 2, LIV | this, forsooth, the Jew of Celsus, to keep up the character 175 2, LVII | observe whether this Jew of Celsus does not talk very blindly, 176 2, LIX | opened not His mouth. But if Celsus applies the expression to 177 2, LIX | are mentioned, this Jew of Celsus calumniates these statements 178 2, LX | splendid appearance. But Celsus, unwilling to admit any 179 2, LX | hypochondria, is incredible. And Celsus, seeing this, called the 180 2, LXI | LXI.~Jesus accordingly, as Celsus imagines, exhibited after 181 2, LXI | Gospel--some portions of which Celsus arbitrarily accepts, in 182 2, LXII | their sight." And although Celsus may wish to place what is 183 2, LXIII | LXIII.~After these points, Celsus proceeds to bring against 184 2, LXVII | Him. And it is in vain for Celsus to add, "For he had no longer 185 2, LXVIII | observe how this Jew of Celsus asserts that, "if this at 186 2, LXIX | according to the view of Celsus, that Jesus had immediately 187 2, LXX | how is it that this Jew of Celsus could say that Jesus concealed 188 2, LXX | answered this charge of Celsus, now again repeated, we 189 2, LXX | contradiction into which Celsus falls. For having said, 190 2, LXXI | a circumstance which Celsus not observing, has represented 191 2, LXXII | multitudes, as this Jew of Celsus supposed. The voice from 192 2, LXXV | in reply to this Jew of Celsus, when he asks, "What God 193 2, LXXVI | LXXVI.~Celsus, in adopting the character 194 2, LXXVI | Were you serious, then, Celsus, in representing the Jew 195 2, LXXVI | the same accusations, as Celsus regards them, of inability 196 2, LXXVI | conversion of men, which Celsus thinks that even a prudent 197 2, LXXVI | threatenings and revilings, as Celsus considers and entitles them. 198 2, LXXVI | shall be addressed to this Celsus, who professes both to be 199 2, LXXVII | our reply to this Jew of Celsus. And when he adds, "Where, 200 2, LXXVIII| proof of the ignorance of Celsus, to represent a Jew as saying 201 2, LXXVIII| Christ. But as this Jew of Celsus, after being thus introduced, 202 2, LXXVIII| subsequent statements of Celsus.~ 203 3, I | our answer to the work of Celsus, who had boastfully entitled 204 3, II | II.~But let Celsus, and those who assent to 205 3, III | least in many of them, as Celsus himself admits, instancing 206 3, IV | suppose it be granted to Celsus that it was not Jesus who 207 3, V | Immediately after these points, Celsus, imagining that the Jews 208 3, V | Now let us observe what Celsus has here done. The ancient 209 3, VI | VI.~Celsus, therefore, not investigating 210 3, VII | followers;" for neither Celsus nor they who think with 211 3, VIII | answer to the assertions of Celsus, "that a revolt was the 212 3, XI | very beginning, when, as Celsus imagines, believers were 213 3, XII | servile class alone, as Celsus supposes, but to many among 214 3, XIII | But it appears to me that Celsus has become acquainted with 215 3, XV | our origin, and do not (as Celsus imagines) conceal it, when 216 3, XVI | terrors which we invent," as Celsus without proof asserts, he 217 3, XVI | yet--for truth is precious--Celsus says, at the close, "Forbid 218 3, XVII | reverence in the view of Celsus also, and Jesus Christ crucified, 219 3, XVIII | accustomed to call them, Celsus says that "an impression 220 3, XVIII | according to the Spirit), Celsus does not seem even to have 221 3, XX | similar opinions to those of Celsus: "Paul then, we are to suppose, 222 3, XXI | unphilosophic sneers of Celsus, in Comparing the inner 223 3, XXII | XXII.~But this low jester Celsus, omitting no species of 224 3, XXII | that it was very artful of Celsus not here clearly to indicate 225 3, XXIII | will take the word that Celsus employs--did really appear, 226 3, XXIII | employs--did really appear, and Celsus makes a false accusation 227 3, XXIII | compared together. Will Celsus have the former to be true, 228 3, XXIV | foretelling the future; Celsus requires us to believe this, 229 3, XXVI | XXVI.~Let us see what Celsus says next, when he adduces 230 3, XXVII | we have to say, that if Celsus had adduced it as history, 231 3, XXVII | who believe them, you, O Celsus, do not regard these stories 232 3, XXIX | XXIX.~According to Celsus, then, Apollo wished the 233 3, XXXI | individuals enumerated by Celsus when he says, "No one regards 234 3, XXXII | XXXII.~But as Celsus next mentions the case of 235 3, XXXIII | XXXIII.~Celsus, however, shows that he 236 3, XXXIII | of juggling tricks, while Celsus thinks that with respect 237 3, XXXIV | only instances with which Celsus was acquainted. And yet, 238 3, XXXVII | with these deities; for Celsus is clearly convicted of 239 3, XXXIX | notice the remarks which Celsus next makes, when he says 240 3, XLII | XLII.~Celsus, then, does not speak as 241 3, XLII | and those properties which Celsus terms "impurities," and 242 3, XLII | in them, the argument of Celsus might have force, which 243 3, XLIII | always liars," etc. Now it is Celsus who made us discuss these 244 3, XLIV | XLIV.~After these points Celsus quotes some objections against 245 3, XLIV | and who utter, not what Celsus relates (for although some 246 3, XLVIII | gainsayers. How then can Celsus justly charge us with saying, " 247 3, XLIX | reply to such statements of Celsus as the following: "For why 248 3, XLIX | but not to seem so, as Celsus says. And it is no hindrance 249 3, XLIX | it becomes us rather than Celsus to say this, especially 250 3, L | crowds around them? Neither Celsus, however, nor any one who 251 3, LI | although, according to Celsus, they resemble those who 252 3, LII | the following statement of Celsus, "We see also those persons 253 3, LIII | spirit of our writings, that Celsus is animated with a hatred 254 3, LIV | acknowledge, however, although Celsus will not have it so, that 255 3, LIV | answer to the statement of Celsus: Do not philosophers invite 256 3, LIV | accusations on the part of Celsus.~ 257 3, LV | LV.~But as Celsus delights to heap up calumnies 258 3, LV | it be the Christians or Celsus who have reason to be ashamed 259 3, LVI | and follow them." Now let Celsus point out from what wise 260 3, LVII | defence is undertaken by Celsus, as of those who teach better 261 3, LVII | excellence aud purity. But as Celsus, by his statements, has 262 3, LVIII | those who, in the opinion of Celsus, resemble the workers in 263 3, LIX | Immediately after this, Celsus, perceiving that he has 264 3, LX | the pure. The initiated of Celsus accordingly says, "Let him 265 3, LXI | and all those others whom Celsus may enumerate in his exaggerating 266 3, LXII | and who sin no more. But Celsus, unable to see this distinction,-- 267 3, LXII | malicious intent, indeed, that Celsus says of us that we assert 268 3, LXV | right reason. And although Celsus observes this, he nevertheless, 269 3, LXVI | LXVI.~Now here Celsus appears to me to have committed 270 3, LXVI | only against us, then, did Celsus utter the calumny, when 271 3, LXVII | his venerable character. Celsus then does not speak the 272 3, LXVIII | those discourses, which Celsus terms "vulgar," are filled 273 3, LXIX | LXIX.~Celsus continues in his usual manner, 274 3, LXX | and good, and wise. But Celsus asserts--not comprehending 275 3, LXXV | caused by the physicians of Celsus,--that, viz., which leads 276 3, LXXV | braggart as to say what Celsus put in the mouth of one 277 3, LXXVI | gets drunk with wine; but Celsus utters these calumnies against 278 3, LXXVI | philosopher. Moreover, let Celsus say who those "sober" persons 279 3, LXXX | LXXX.~Seeing, however, that Celsus alleges that "Christians 280 3, LXXX | above. According to you, O Celsus, they also who have accepted 281 3, LXXX | death, would be said by Celsus to be won over by empty 282 3, LXXX | death). Unless, perhaps, Celsus and the Epicureans will 283 3, LXXXI | to have accepted, against Celsus, the opinions of those philosophers 284 3, LXXXI | answers to the treatise of Celsus has extended to a sufficient 285 3, LXXXI | to follow shall meet what Celsus has subsequently written.~ 286 4, I | answer to the treatise of Celsus, we now, reverend Ambrosius, 287 4, I | truth by this treatise of Celsus, or which proceed from opinions 288 4, I | especially the edifice raised by Celsus in his work which resembles 289 4, I | height of arrogance which Celsus displays against us. And 290 4, I | against the assertions of Celsus which follow those he has 291 4, III | answer to the question of Celsus, when he says, "What is 292 4, III | upon the part of God?" And Celsus here returns to himself 293 4, III | what kind of improvement Celsus wished to take place when 294 4, III | a question like that of Celsus) why it was not possible 295 4, III | truly would not say what Celsus has expressed in words, 296 4, IV | IV.~The argument which Celsus employs against us and the 297 4, V | V.~The illustrious Celsus, taking occasion I know 298 4, V | earth should be changed, as Celsus imagines when he says, " 299 4, VI | ridiculous among the charges of Celsus, listen to him when he says: " 300 4, IX | There came, then, although Celsus may not wish to admit it, 301 4, X | X.~In the next place, Celsus, as is his custom having 302 4, X | the Greeks tell, and let Celsus and his boon-companions 303 4, XI | I do not understand how Celsus, who has read a great deal, 304 4, XI | of time; which statement Celsus alleges the Jews and Christians 305 4, XIII | as it is in mockery that Celsus says we speak of "God coming 306 4, XIII | disposes of the ridicule of Celsus against us, and then we 307 4, XIV | But let us look at what Celsus next with great ostentation 308 4, XIV | undergo a transformation, as Celsus thinks we assert, nor a 309 4, XV | a human soul, appears to Celsus to undergo a change and 310 4, XVI | hence it is not the case, as Celsus and those like him would 311 4, XVI | answer to the suppositions of Celsus, who does not understand 312 4, XVII | souls, is closed against us? Celsus, then, is altogether ignorant 313 4, XVIII | XVIII.~But Celsus, lingering over matters 314 4, XIX | Others, then, may concede to Celsus that God does not undergo 315 4, XIX | affected by this charge of Celsus. We nevertheless will attempt 316 4, XIX | reply, because you assert, Celsus, do you not, that it is 317 4, XIX | sound state of mind. But Celsus says also, that "one acts 318 4, XX | these points. According to Celsus, the Jews say that "(human) 319 4, XXI | secret meaning, but, as Celsus supposes, may be taken as 320 4, XXI | Genesis, is compared by Celsus to the story of Phaethon,-- 321 4, XXII | XXII.~But, according to Celsus, "the Christians, making 322 4, XXV | like that discourse of Celsus,--such individuals are notwithstanding 323 4, XXVI | and Jews-which displease Celsus (and which he does not at 324 4, XXVIII | answer to the allegations of Celsus. Certain other statements, 325 4, XXIX | XXIX.~But Celsus perhaps has misunderstood 326 4, XXX | XXX.~It appears to me that Celsus has also misunderstood this 327 4, XXX | regarding these things. Celsus says further, that we assert 328 4, XXX | expressed in a different way, Celsus here too falsely accuses 329 4, XXX | Moreover, we who, according to Celsus, are "worms," are represented 330 4, XXXII | answer the assertion of Celsus concerning the Jews, that 331 4, XXXIII | Immediately after this, Celsus, assailing the contents 332 4, XXXIII | long preceding period." Now Celsus appears to me in these words 333 4, XXXIII | been altogether unknown to Celsus, but not to have been distinctly 334 4, XXXIV | first race of those whom Celsus supposed to be jugglers 335 4, XXXV | peruses the treatise of Celsus observe whether it does 336 4, XXXV | religion; but as, according to Celsus, they do not s convey any 337 4, XXXV | the subject. But neither Celsus nor any one else will be 338 4, XXXVI | XXXVI.~Celsus in the next place, producing 339 4, XXXVI | deeply read and learned Celsus, who accuses Jews and Christians 340 4, XXXVI | these "inspired" men of Celsus, Hesiod and his other "innumerable" 341 4, XXXVI | us, that this Epicurean Celsus, who is better able to judge 342 4, XXXVI | Plato (if it be the same Celsus who composed two other books 343 4, XXXVII | Observe next the malignity of Celsus in what follows. For the 344 4, XXXVII | a living soul." Whereon Celsus, wishing maliciously to 345 4, XXXIX | XXXIX.~But as Celsus makes a jest also of the 346 4, XLII | read the book of Genesis, Celsus rejects the story of the 347 4, XLV | XLV.~And whereas Celsus ought to have recognised 348 4, XLVI | XLVI.~Celsus, moreover, sneers at the " 349 4, XLVI | of hatred and falsehood Celsus collects together the statements 350 4, XLVII | XLVII.~Celsus next, for form's sake, and 351 4, XLVII | matter of accusation by this Celsus, who gave the title of True 352 4, XLVII | furnish ground of accusation, Celsus has not succeeded in proving 353 4, XLIX | XLIX.~If Celsus had read the Scriptures 354 4, XLIX | present day who are deemed by Celsus the "more modest of the 355 4, XLIX | of very many to show that Celsus brings an empty charge against 356 4, L | unsoundness of the assertion of Celsus, that "the more modest among 357 4, LI | LI.~Celsus appears to me to have heard 358 4, LI | Aristobulus. But I conjecture that Celsus has not read their books, 359 4, LI | and a rational use of what Celsus imagines to be fables in 360 4, LI | Numenius, rather than of Celsus and other Greeks, because 361 4, LII | that every one who heard Celsus declaiming and asserting 362 4, LII | hatred, he might condemn Celsus out of the book itself. 363 4, LIII | time a subject of pity. Celsus, moreover, says that it 364 4, LIII | of ours to the charges of Celsus to have patience, and to 365 4, LIV | words which I quoted from Celsus, which are a paraphrase 366 4, LIV | little; and let us show that Celsus either does not disclose 367 4, LIV | common save the name, with Celsus, the Epicurean. For he ought, 368 4, LVI | LVI.~Moreover, since Celsus asserts that "the soul is 369 4, LVI | I know not whence, since Celsus will have it that nothing 370 4, LVI | necessarily be the same, by Celsus' own showing; unless, indeed, 371 4, LVI | too, who are despised by Celsus, will contravene it, seeing 372 4, LVI | are sufficient in reply to Celsus, when he asserts that "the 373 4, LVII | from the most of bodies, Celsus, indeed, thinks that this 374 4, LVIII | something more to say to Celsus, when he declares that " 375 4, LIX | because of the language of Celsus, that "none of these is 376 4, LX | also that, according to Celsus (although I do not know 377 4, LX | answering the charges of Celsus, to discuss these questions 378 4, LXI | from a certain bowl), let Celsus show that the world was 379 4, LXI | also a work of God? Let Celsus answer this! But if, perverting 380 4, LXIII | I do not understand how Celsus, while admitting the existence 381 4, LXIII | too, are the arguments of Celsus concerning evil confuted, 382 4, LXIV | a similar kind, how can Celsus escape appearing in a ridiculous 383 4, LXV | LXV.~After this Celsus continues: "It is not easy, 384 4, LXV | past, present, and future." Celsus here observes that it is 385 4, LXV | worshipped, yet, as even Celsus would admit, there are undoubtedly 386 4, LXVI | LXVI.~Celsus in the next place, as if 387 4, LXVII | I do not understand how Celsus should deem it of advantage, 388 4, LXVII | propriety. We may say further to Celsus, in answer to such a view, 389 4, LXVII | the appointed cycles; and Celsus will again write this treatise 390 4, LXVIII | LXVIII.~Celsus, however, says that it is 391 4, LXVIII | answer to the statements of Celsus and of the Stoics will be 392 4, LXX | LXX.~Celsus has made a statement regarding 393 4, LXXI | But as, in what follows, Celsus, not understanding that 394 4, LXXIV | enemies; so in the same way, Celsus also, becoming confused 395 4, LXXIV | a far greater degree are Celsus and they who think with 396 4, LXXV | irrational animals?" Let Celsus then say distinctly that 397 4, LXXVI | LXXVI.~After this, Celsus, desirous of maintaining 398 4, LXXVI | answer to the assertions of Celsus, when he says that "we indeed 399 4, LXXIX | by wild beasts. But when Celsus gays, "before cities were 400 4, LXXX | the following statement of Celsus is untrue, that "in this 401 4, LXXXI | irrational animals, although Celsus may transfer rational names, 402 4, LXXXIII| LXXXIII.~After Celsus has finished speaking of 403 4, LXXXIII| away (so far, at least, as Celsus could accomplish it) from 404 4, LXXXIII| as could be effected by Celsus and his arguments: for he 405 4, LXXXIII| indeed, by these assertions Celsus means obscurely to intimate ( 406 4, LXXXIV | say "irrational," since Celsus is of opinion that these 407 4, LXXXVII| wished to join issue with Celsus in these matters, I might 408 4, LXXXVII| animal creation, although Celsus regards the books of the 409 4, LXXXVII| then, let it appear that Celsus calumniates us in vain, 410 4, LXXXIX | LXXXIX.~Celsus, however, seeing he wished 411 4, LXXXIX | clearer ideas of God than Celsus himself; and it is not matter 412 4, LXXXIX | human beings. Nay, so far as Celsus can make it appear, the 413 4, LXXXIX | human beings. According to Celsus, indeed, the tribe of birds 414 4, LXXXIX | according to the view of Celsus, they instruct us by their 415 4, LXXXIX | follows, accordingly, that Celsus, who regards birds as superior 416 4, XC | answer to these statements of Celsus, that we may show the ingratitude 417 4, XC | these false opinions. For Celsus, although a man, and "being 418 4, XCI | converse with one another, as Celsus maintains they do, the prophetic 419 4, XCIV | of perceiving God, or, as Celsus says, the gods, it is clear 420 4, XCVI | The assertion, then, of Celsus is false, when he says: " 421 4, XCVII | the divine love? And as Celsus is desirous to show that 422 4, XCVIII | not know, moreover, how Celsus could hear of the elephants' ( 423 4, XCVIII | to their parents. And if Celsus had known how great the 424 4, XCVIII | human beings. But further, Celsus, as still contending for 425 4, XCIX | that he has already said, Celsus subjoins the following: " 426 4, XCIX | the creation took place. Celsus, indeed, may say that this 427 4, XCIX | God takes care, not, as Celsus supposes, merely of the 428 5, I | reply to the treatise of Celsus, but with the endeavour, 429 5, I | cure the wound inflicted by Celsus, which prevents those who 430 5, I | confident assertions of Celsus. Let us then quote such 431 5, I | and the imagination of Celsus, who exalts himself against 432 5, II | probability demons." Now as Celsus here is guilty of repeating 433 5, II | be truly maintained by Celsus, it is manifest that we 434 5, III | who peruse the works of Celsus, and give your assent to 435 5, III | falsity of the assertions of Celsus. If you, then, wholly annihilate 436 5, III | assent to the dictum of Celsus, that "neither has a God 437 5, V | distinctness. But because Celsus has not read our holy Scriptures, 438 5, VI | making these statements, Celsus appears to have fallen into 439 5, VII | the general statement of Celsus, even according to the Greeks, 440 5, VII | follows from the doctrine of Celsus, that if the Cosmos be God, 441 5, VIII | and show that although Celsus considers it to be a Jewish 442 5, VIII | the increase of God." But Celsus, having neither read these 443 5, XII | to use the very words of Celsus, let it be granted that " 444 5, XIII | XIII.~Celsus, moreover, assumes that 445 5, XIII | the same in hope." But if Celsus had read the innumerable 446 5, XIII | as of no account. Nor did Celsus know the passage: "For the 447 5, XV | unrefuted the accusation of Celsus, that "God introduces the 448 5, XVIII | again;" for in so speaking, Celsus makes a false charge against 449 5, XX | refute the fallacies of Celsus, who neither understands 450 5, XX | escapes the ridicule of Celsus, and is perhaps even venerated 451 5, XXI | not incur the ridicule of Celsus and such as he; while we, 452 5, XXIV | answer the assertions of Celsus; but it is in the spirit 453 5, XXIV | of Heraclitus, adopted by Celsus, that "dead bodies are to 454 5, XXIV | incorruption. But according to Celsus, God Himself is the reason 455 5, XXV | notice the statements of Celsus, which follow the preceding, 456 5, XXV | places." By these words Celsus shows that the Jews, who 457 5, XXVI | world is carried on." Thus Celsus, as if he had forgotten 458 5, XXVI | was allotted? Was it, as Celsus would say, Jupiter who assigned 459 5, XXVII | superintending powers? Let Celsus, however, tell us how it 460 5, XXVII | follows from the dictum of Celsus, that it is an act of impiety 461 5, XXVIII | answers to the allegations of Celsus. But as we think it likely 462 5, XXIX | appears to me, indeed, that Celsus has misunderstood some of 463 5, XXXII | way;" from which statement Celsus took occasion to make the 464 5, XXXII | assent to the assertion of Celsus, that "because of the superintending 465 5, XXXIII | answer the statements of Celsus regarding the superintending 466 5, XXXIII | the untrue statements of Celsus, by subjoining the appropriate 467 5, XXXIV | pass without notice what Celsus has said between these and 468 5, XXXIV | Herodotus. But," continues Celsus, "Ammon in divine things 469 5, XXXV | XXXV.~The argument of Celsus appears to point by these 470 5, XXXV | has proposed to himself, Celsus, or those who think with 471 5, XXXVI | of Herodotus, whose words Celsus has quoted, as if by way 472 5, XXXVI | regarding kine. And hereupon Celsus, taking occasion to pass 473 5, XXXVI | certain truths of nature. Celsus, moreover, says that no 474 5, XXXVI | considered, according to Celsus, to do a religious, or at 475 5, XXXVIII| wish, however, to show how Celsus asserts without any good 476 5, XXXVIII| so far as the language of Celsus is any standard; while, 477 5, XXXVIII| be led away to death, let Celsus tell us what it would be 478 5, XXXIX | prey of human beings. But Celsus approves of those who, in 479 5, XL | XL.~But since, after Celsus had spoken to the above 480 5, XLI | which are next advanced by Celsus, in which there is exceedingly 481 5, XLI | And I think," continues Celsus, "that it makes no difference 482 5, XLII | by the preceding remarks, Celsus charges the Jews with falsely 483 5, XLIII | the heathen. And although Celsus will not admit it, the Jews 484 5, XLIV | XLIV.~But as Celsus would compare the venerable 485 5, XLV | XLV.~As Celsus, however, is of opinion 486 5, XLV | question, when the language of Celsus led us to consider the subject. 487 5, L | L.~Celsus, still expressing his opinion 488 5, LI | ability the charges brought by Celsus against the Jews and their 489 5, LI | juggling tricks of Moses (as Celsus imagines), or even of our 490 5, LI | proceeded from Him." And if Celsus would maintain that there 491 5, LII | LII.~But the statement of Celsus which we wish to examine 492 5, LIII | answer to the charges of Celsus, so far as regards those 493 5, LIII | are challenged to this by Celsus), endeavour as far as we 494 5, LIII | of such a concession from Celsus; but we look to the work 495 5, LIII | the human race. For, as Celsus says, "If they should say 496 5, LIV | it would be in vain for Celsus to quote the statements 497 5, LIV | he decline to admit what Celsus has adduced, from not understanding 498 5, LV | us in a serious spirit by Celsus, we might observe that no 499 5, LV | angels, in the opinion of Celsus, shed tears which are fresh.~ 500 5, LVIII | LVIII.~But Celsus challenges the account also