Read the treatise of Cyril, bishop of Alexandria, _Against the
Blasphemies of Nestorius_, in five books. In these he preserves his
characteristic style and curious phraseology. But he is clearer than
in his letters to Hermeias[157] and his work _On Adoration in the
Spirit_. The language is ornate and elaborate, forced into agreement
with its peculiar form, which resembles prose poetry that despises
metre.
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Read the treatise of Nicias the monk[158] _Against the Seven
Chapters of Philoponus_, which he mentioned in his work called
the _Arbitrator_. The style is simple and concise, suitable for
controversial writings, and free from redundancies. Also read his
attack _On the impious Severus_ and two books _Against the Heathen_.