Chs. 19-24: 2 kinds of heathen knowledge. Superstitious human institutions. Superstition of astrology. Folly of observing stars to predict lives. Why we repudiate divination. Demons and superstitious
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. 27-31: The man whose life is in harmony with his teaching will teach with greater effect. Truth is more important than expression and what is meant by strife about words. A preacher may deliver t
Chs. 17-19: Threefold division of the various kinds of speech. The Christian orator is constantly dealing with great matters. The Christian teacher must use different styles on different occasions.