Tertullian On Modesty Even if, for certain, the apostle had granted pardon of fornication to that Corinthian, it would be another instance of his once for all contravening his own practice to meet the requirement of the time. He circumcised Timotheus alone, and yet did away with circumcision.[211]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V He therefore made some concession, as was necessary, for a time; and this was the reason why he had Timothy circumcised,[98] Tertullian On Monogamy (conversion to) the faith, he would have done (it), just as (he did) the other (actions) which he did adversely to... [ Continue Reading ]
The Teaching of the Apostles For they, who had received from our Lord power and authority, had no need that laws should be appointed for them by others. For Paul also, and Timothy,[45]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III For he says that when Barnabas, and John who was called Mark, had parted company from Paul, and sailed to Cyprus, "we came to Troas; "[232]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III " And then he carefully indicates all the rest of their journey as far as Philippi, and how they delivered their first address: "for, sitting down," he says, "we spake unto the women who had assembled; "[233]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I It appears probable enough that this man possesses a demon as his familiar spirit, by means of whom he seems able to prophesy,[163] Tertullian De Spectaculis accordingly, when the unclean creature was upbraided with having dared to attack a believer, he firmly rep... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II For there is no use of a sleeping man, as there is not of a dead man. Wherefore we ought often to rise by night and bless God.[180] Tertullian On Prayer (from praying) in public? In every place, he means, which opportunity or even necessity, may have r... [ Continue Reading ]
Lactantius Divine Institutes Book IV What can I here deplore in so great a crime? or in what words can I lament such great wickedness? For we are not relating the crucifixion of Gavius,[248]... [ Continue Reading ]