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Pseudo-Macarius

6th century · AD 534 · Works attributed to the fathers · 7 passages

Background on Pseudo-Macarius

In his own words on Genesis

  • Genesis 3:17-18

    Adam was created pure by God for his service. All these creatures were given to him to serve him. He was destined to be the lord and king of all creatures. But when the evil word came to him and conversed with him, he first received it through an external hearing. Then it penetrated into his heart and took charge of his whole being. When he was thus captured, creation, which ministered and served him, was captured with him.

    FIFTY SPIRITUAL HOMILIES 11.5

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.