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Aphrahat the Persian Sage

4th century · AD 345 · Syriac & Oriental · 67 passages

Background on Aphrahat the Persian Sage

In his own words on Ephesians

  • Ephesians 4:8-9

    Now Christ was delivered from the sword, and ascended from out of Sheol, and revived and rose the third day, and so God abode for His help.

    Demonstration 17 (Of Christ the Son of God), Section 10

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