Proclus, Theologia Platonica; Michael Psellos

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PROCLUS THE PLATONIC SUCCESSOR, ON THE THEOLOGY OF PLATO.

The preface, in which is defined the aim of the treatise and the renown of Plato himself and of those who succeeded him in philosophy. What the character of the discourses in the Theology is, and preliminary testimonies, and certain prior preparations for those who are to be listeners. Who the theologian according to Plato is, and how many types he has, and according to which of their substances; and according to which power of the soul he acts preeminently. In what ways the theologians, and in what ways all the conceptions of the ancients, [convey] the teaching concerning the gods. Who the successors are from whom it is most necessary to derive the Platonic theology, and what their works are, which each of these has left to us.

A response to the collection of the Platonic theology from multiple dialogues as being partial and conflicting in its parts, and not a whole; the aforementioned response leading the things introduced therein back to the whole truth of Plato concerning the gods.
An exposition of the different opinions concerning what has been introduced, and a distinction of the responses to them. A refutation of those who separate what has been introduced from real beings, and who suppose the treatise within it to be through hypotheses and exploratory.
What essence of principles do they perceive who pass them by, speaking of contrary hypotheses of what has been introduced? And certain preliminary responses to what they say, from the tradition of our preceptor himself.
Several proofs concerning the conclusions of the second hypothesis and the distinction according to the substances within it.
The aims of the hypotheses, showing their continuity with one another and their agreement with realities.
What common rules Plato handed down in the Laws concerning...