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A Commentary on the Apostles' Creed
A clause-by-clause exposition of the creed, and one of our earliest witnesses to its wording.
Preface to Book II
Rufinus' short preface to the second book of his translation of Origen's First Principles.
Preface to Book III. of the Περὶ ᾽Αρχῶν
A preface to the third book of First Principles, on the difficulties of rendering Origen faithfully.
Preface to Origen's Homilies on Numbers
Rufinus introduces Origen's preaching on Numbers to readers who had only Latin.
Preface to the Commentary on the Benedictions of the Twelve Patriarchs
An introduction to a commentary on Jacob's blessings upon his twelve sons.
Preface to the Translation of the Sayings of Xystus
An introduction to a collection of maxims long ascribed to Sextus, with a note on their use.
Preface to the Translations of Origen's Books Περὶ ᾽Αρχῶν
The preface that opened the translation, and that drew Rufinus into a long controversy.
Preface to the Two Books of Ecclesiastical History, Added by Rufinus to His Translation of Eusebius
Rufinus introduces the two further books by which he carried the history of Eusebius forward.
Prologue of Rufinus
Rufinus explains why he translated Origen's great work, and how he handled its difficult passages.
Rufinus' Apology in Defence of Himself
Rufinus answers the charges made against him, explaining his translations and his intentions.
Rufinus' Preface to the Translation of Origen's Commentary on Psalms 36, 37, and 38
A short preface to Origen's homilies on three penitential psalms.
Rufinus' Preface to the Translation of Origen's Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans
A preface describing the labour of rendering Origen's great commentary on Romans into Latin.
Rufinus's Epilogue to Pamphilus the Martyr's Apology for Origen; otherwise The Book Concerning the Adulteration of the Works of Origen
An argument that Origen's books had been altered by later copyists, appended to Pamphilus' defence.
The Apology of Rufinus. Addressed to Apronianus, in Reply to Jerome's Letter to Pammachius
Rufinus' full reply to Jerome, defending his work and appealing to their long friendship.
The Peroration of Rufinus Appended to His Translation of Origen's Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans
Closing remarks appended to the Romans commentary, on the scale of the task completed.
The Preface to the Books of Recognitions of St. Clement
An introduction to the Clementine Recognitions for Latin readers, with notes on the state of the text.
Translation of Pamphilus' Defence of Origen
Rufinus' Latin version of the defence of Origen written by Pamphilus in prison.