Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV

of truth, hold no such opinions, but that they did also preach to us to shun these doctrines,[3]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I

The Stoics also, whom he mentions too, say not well that the Deity, being a body, pervades the vilest matter. He calls the jugglery of logic "the tradition of men." Wherefore also he adds, "Avoid juvenile[126]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V "But foolish and unlearned questions" the divine Paul exhorted to"avoid, because they gender strifes."[12]

Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews

Also to Timothy: "But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they generate strifes. But the servant of God ought not to strive, but to be gentle towards all men."[641]

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