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Philoxenus of Mabbug

6th century · AD 523 · Syriac & Oriental · 504 passages

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In his own words on Amos

  • Amos 1:11

    In all places the Scriptures call Esau cunning and crafty, and one who layeth up anger, and keepeth wrath, as it is said, "He keepeth his anger for ever, and he layeth up his wrath for ever and ever."

    13 Ascetic Discourses, Discourse 4 -- On Faith: First Discourse on Simplicity

Quoted verbatim from public-domain English translations of the fathers — Aquinas's Catena Aurea, the Ante-Nicene and Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers, and related editions. Each quotation links to its source.