Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III Wherefore Mark also says: "The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; as it is written in the prophets."[274] Origen Against Celsus Book II Nay, even one of the evangelists-Mark-says: "The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as it is writt... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian An Answer to the Jews alled him an "angel," on account of the magnitude of the mighty deeds which he was to achieve (which mighty deeds Joshua the son of Nun did, and you yourselves read), and on account of his office of prophet announcing (to wit) the divine will; just as withal the Spi... [ Continue Reading ]
Pseudo-Gregory Thaumaturgus Fourth Homily I cannot keep silence while Thou art present, for I am a voice; yea, I am the voice, as it is said, of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord.[9] Victorinus Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John Mark, therefore, as an evan... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Repentance John holds not his peace, saying, "Enter upon repentance, for now shall salvation approach the nations"[9] Tertullian On Baptism the remission of sins,"[109] Gospel of Nicodemus II The Descent of Christ into Hell and proclaimed to the people repentance for the remission... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II The blessed John, despising the locks of sheep as savouring of luxury, chose "camel's hair," and was clad in it, making himself an example of frugality and simplicity of life. For he also "ate locusts and wild honey,"[238] Origen Commentary on John Book... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II As a witness for simplicity in shoes let John suffice, who avowed that "he was not worthy to unloose the latchet of the Lord's shoes."[252] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V while he, though speaking more perspicuously as no longer prophesying, but... [ Continue Reading ]
Pseudo-Tertullian Against All Heresies came down on Jesus;[66]... [ Continue Reading ]
Pseudo-Gregory Thaumaturgus Fourth Homily ture the Father of the Only-begotten, He who alone knoweth perfectly Him whom He alone in passionless fashion begat, to correct the erroneous imaginations of the Jews, opened the gates of the heavens, and sent down the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, lig... [ Continue Reading ]
Clementine Homily XIX Wherefore I allow that the evil one exists, because my Teacher, who spoke the truth in all things, has frequent]y asserted that he exists. For instance, then, he acknowledges that he conversed with Him, and tempted Him for forty days.[3]... [ Continue Reading ]
The Teaching of Simon Cephas In the City of Rome Moreover, because we were catchers of fish,[8] Origen Commentary on John Book X and him who is seen by Jesus when walking by the sea of Galilee,[23]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Idolatry and handicrafts, and trades, are to be quite left behind for the Lord's sake; while James and John, called by the Lord, do leave quite behind both father and ship;[88]... [ Continue Reading ]
Methodius Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna Hence the aged Simeon, putting off the weakness of the flesh, and putting on the strength of hope, in the face of the law hastened to receive the Minister of the law, the Teacher[47]... [ Continue Reading ]
Syriac Second Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians Henceforward all things were moved together, and the destruction of death was devised, and there was the commencement of that which was perfected in God.[14] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV Yea, even the demons exclaimed, on beholding the Son:... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Monogamy Such eye-witnesses the Lord in infancy found; no different ones had He in adult age. Peter alone do I find-through (the mention of) his "mother-in-law"[64]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II Therefore volition takes the precedence of all; for the intellectual powers are ministers of the Will. "Will," it is said, "and thou shalt be able."[181]... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VI Which law is so very holy and righteous, that even our Saviour, when on a certain time He healed one leper, and afterwards nine, said to the first, "Go, show thyself to the high priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded for a testimony unto them; "... [ Continue Reading ]