Chs. 39-42: To which attention should be given and in what spirit. Whatever has been rightly said by the heathen we must appropriate. What kind of spirit required for study of Scripture. Sacred script
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
Pt. 7: Origen as interpreter of scripture. Gregory laments his departure and consoles himself. Peroration and apology for oration. Apostrophe to Origen taking their leave and asking for prayer.
