Chs 1-4: This work not intended to teach rhetoric. It is lawful for a Christian teacher to use rhetoric. Proper means and age to learn rhetorical skill. The duty of the Christian teacher.
Chs. 22-26: The necessity of variety in style. How the various styles should be mingled. The effects produced by the majestic style. How the temperate style is to be used. In every style the orator sh
Chs. 1-11, Bk. 1: Interpretation of Scripture depends on discovery and enunciation of meaning and should be undertaken in dependence on God. Definition of things and signs. Some things for use and som