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John of Damascus part 7
It is extremely unsatisfactory from the standpoint of historical criticism. An exasperating lack of detail, a pronounced legendary tendency, and a turgid style are...
John of Damascus part 6
Often, doubtless, when we have not the Lord’s passion in mind and see the image of Christ’s crucifixion, His saving passion is brought back...
John of Damascus part 5
From The Fount of Wisdom
But since some find fault with us for worshipping and honouring the image of our Saviour and that of our...
John of Damascus part 4
As it was answered to Moses, when he was to finish the tabernacle: “See” (He says), “that thou make all things according to the...
John of Damascus part 3
Either, therefore, take away images altogether and be out of harmony with God ,who made these regulations, or receive them with the language and...
John of Damascus part 2
Holy Scripture clothes in figure God and the angels, and the same holy man (Blessed Denis) explains why. When sensible things sufficiently render what...
John of Damascus part 1
John of Damascus: In Defense of Icons, c. 730
The Iconoclastic controversy lasted from 726, when Emperor Leo III (717-741) began an attack on the...
The Secret History part 1
Procopius of Caesarea: The Secret History
The Secret History claims to provide explanations and additions that the author could not insert into his work on...
The Dream 2
Howbeit the ways were unknown to me: and thereupon I took up my packet, unlocked and unbarred the doors, but those good and faithful...
Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 5
Petrified with astonishment, and his heart broken with grief, Memnon returns homeward in despair. As he was about to enter his house, he is...
