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The Instructor: Book II

2nd Century

by Clement of Alexandria

Christian conduct at the table, in dress, in laughter, and in sleep, treated with unexpected specificity.

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Chap. I.—On Eating.Chapter II.—On Drinking.Chapter III.—On Costly Vessels.Chapter IV.—How to Conduct Ourselves at Feasts.Chapter V.—On Laughter.Chapter VI.—On Filthy Speaking.Chapter VII.—Directions for Those Who Live Together.Chapter VIII.—On the Use of Ointments and Crowns.Chap. IX.—On Sleep.Chapter X.Chapter XI.—On Clothes.Chap. XII.—On Shoes.Chapter XIII—Against Excessive Fondness for Jewels and Gold Ornaments.
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The Instructor: Book II

Christian conduct at the table, in dress, in laughter, and in sleep, treated with unexpected specificity.