“Previously, he had spoken about those who had made idols from wood or stones or certain metals; now he also speaks about those who, following the same vanity in the craft of the potter, are shown to be equally guilty through a similar error. For the pagans themselves have fallen into such foolishness that not only did…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on Wisdom, PL 109
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12But they counted our life a pastime, and our time here a market for gain: for, say they, we must be getting every way, though it be by evil means.
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10His heart is ashes, his hope is more vile than earth, and his life of less value than clay:
11Forasmuch as he knew not his Maker, and him that inspired into him an active soul, and breathed in a living spirit.
— Wisdom of Solomon 15:12 —
13For this man, that of earthly matter maketh brittle vessels and graven images, knoweth himself to offend above all others.
14And all the enemies of thy people, that hold them in subjection, are most foolish, and are more miserable than very babes.