De Principiis, Book II
World, bodily nature, beginning (II.1–3)§2.1-2.3
2.1-2.3Book II takes up the world properly: its beginning, end, and what providence dispenses between. Bodily nature’s persistence is discussed without making matter a second unbegotten principle. The world’s start and causes are read under one Creator.
Latin · §2.1-2.3
(Rufinus; see working file)
One God of law and prophets; just and good (II.4–5)§2.4-2.5
2.4-2.5Against dividing gods: the God of the law and the prophets is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. “Just” and “good” are not two deities; Scripture’s severity and kindness meet in one will.
Latin · §2.4-2.5
(Rufinus; see working file)
Incarnation, Spirit, soul, world-motions, resurrection — BOOK II CLOSEOUT§2.6-2.11
2.6-2.11The Savior’s incarnation, the Spirit’s work, the soul, the motions of rational creatures, and resurrection-and-judgment are treated in order. Promises are not emptied into mere metaphor, nor is the resurrection made a crass flesh-only hope. BOOK II CLOSEOUT.
Latin · §2.6-2.11
(Rufinus; see working file)