Lucius Caecilius Firmianus Lactantius
4th century · AD 325 · Early Fathers (before Nicaea) · 118 passages
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In his own words on Psalms
- Psalms 4:4
When he enjoined us to be angry and yet not to sin, it is plain that he did not tear up anger by the roots but restrained it, that in every correction we might preserve moderation and justice.… For he has enjoined those things that are just and useful for the interests of society.
TREATISE ON THE ANGER OF GOD 21
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