#851: Ch. 4, On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius

On the Incarnation continues, with a chapter on why Christ had to die, and to be executed in shame and suffering at that.

Chapter 4: The Death of Christ.

20:19.

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#850: Chs. 9-10, Bk. V, Against Heresies by St. Irenaeus of Lyons

Against Heresies continues, with comments on flesh and blood and the Kingdom of God, and on life in Christ being like a grafted olive tree, which can either stay fruitful or go back to being wild.

Chapters 9-10

15:42.

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#849: Ch. 8, Bk. V, Against Heresies by St. Irenaeus of Lyons

Against Heresies continues, with a chapter in which St. Irenaeus makes the droll comparison of Christians to critters with cleft hooves that chew the cud. This brings new meaning to ruminating on God’s Word!

Chapter 8

8:41.

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