1053Chapter VIII.—Philosophy is Knowledge Given by God. 1057Chapter IX.—The Gnostic Free of All Perturbations of the Soul. 1061Chapter X.—The Gnostic Avails Himself of the Help of All Human Knowledge. 1063Chapter XI.—The Mystical Meanings in the Proportions of Numbers, Geometrical Ratios, and Music. 1069Chapter XII.—Human Nature Possesses an Adaptation for Perfection; The Gnostic Alone Attains It. 1074Chapter XIII.—Degrees of Glory in Heaven Corresponding with the Dignities of the Church Below. 1076Chapter XIV.—Degrees of Glory in Heaven. 1080Chapter XV.—Different Degrees of Knowledge. 1089Chapter XVI.—Gnostic Exposition of the Decalogue. 1097Chapter XVII.—Philosophy Conveys Only an Imperfect Knowledge of God. 1104Chapter XVIII.—The Use of Philosophy to the Gnostic. 1108Elucidations 1111Book VII 1112Chapter I.—The Gnostic a True Worshipper of God, and Unjustly Calumniated by Unbelievers as an Atheist. 1114Chapter II.—The Son the Ruler and Saviour of All. 1119Chapter III.—The Gnostic Aims at the Nearest Likeness Possible to God and His Son. 1124Chapter IV.—The Heathens Made Gods Like Themselves, Whence Springs All Superstition. 1128Chapter V.—The Holy Soul a More Excellent Temple Than Any Edifice Built by Man. 1130Chapter VI.—Prayers and Praise from a Pure Mind, Ceaselessly Offered, Far Better Than Sacrifices. 1134Chapter VII.—What Sort of Prayer the Gnostic Employs, and How It is Heard by God. 1142Chapter VIII.—The Gnostic So Addicted to Truth as Not to Need to Use an Oath. 1144Chapter IX.—Those Who Teach Others, Ought to Excel in Virtues. 1146Chapter X.—Steps to Perfection. 1149Chapter XI.—Description of the Gnostic’s Life. xvii