Origen: Homilies 1–14 on Ezekiel
Overview
This is the first English translation of Jerome’s Latin edition of Origen’s Homilies on Ezekiel, This volume contains the homilies 1–14.
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“Let none of us put trust in a just father, in a holy mother, in chaste brothers. ‘Blessed is the man who has hope in himself’ [Ps 34:8] and in an upright life. But to those who have confidence in the saints, it is not unfitting for us to bring forward a citation: ‘Cursed is the man who has hope in man’ [Jer 17:5], and the following: ‘Do not trust in men’ [Ps 146:3], and even another: ‘It is better to trust in the Lord than to trust in princes’ [Ps 118:8–9]. But if it is necessary to hope in anyone, when all others have been forsaken, let us hope in the Lord, saying: ‘Though they set up encampments against me, my heart will not fear’ [Ps 27:3].” (Page 76)
“The word of God who was born of the virgin came to him, that is, to the man, the Word ever abiding in the Father” (Page 38)
“In the book The Shepherd, in which the angel teaches penitence, the twelve virgins have their own names, faith, continence, etc.15 For you can read it if you want. Then, when the tower is being built, when you take up the powers of the virgins, you will equally receive what is said about the gates; for each virtue is an ornament for you. And thus in this way ‘upon the foundation of Christ they build’ not only ‘gold and silver’ but also ‘precious stones’; but it is prohibited to build with ‘wood, hay and straw’ [1 Cor 3:10–11]. Therefore this twelfth stone is inside.” (Page 164)
“How great is the kindness of God for each of the souls in Jerusalem! To those who believe in him, he gives a tunic not of a single color, but of much variety. Even then Jacob made this ‘tunic of various colors’ as a sign, putting it on his son Joseph, ‘and he clothed him in various colors’ [Gen 37:3]. If you consider the mysterious interpretations, you will truly see that the varied tunic stands for good works [cf. Matt 22:11–13; Rev 19:8].” (Page 96)
- Title: Origen: Homilies 1–14 on Ezekiel
- Authors: Origen, Thomas P. Scheck
- Series: Ancient Christian Writers
- Volume: 62
- Publisher: Newman Press
- Print Publication Date: 2010
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Ezekiel › Sermons--Early works to 1800; Sermons, Latin › Translations into English
- Resource ID: LLS:RGNHMLS114ZKL
- Resource Type: text.monograph.sermons
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