Methodius of Olympus, Fragments. Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 6 (Roberts and Donaldson, 1886), public domain.
Passages · 4
- Fragments Chapter 1 — On the History of Jonah, from the Book on the Resurrection. I. The history of Jonah contains a great mystery. For it seems that the whale signifies Time, which never stands still, but is always going on, and consumes…vatican.va
- Fragments Chapter 2 — Extracts from the Work on Things Created. I. This selection is made, by way of compendium or synopsis, from the work of the holy martyr and bishop Methodius, concerning things created. The passage, “Give not that…vatican.va
- Fragments Chapter 3 — From the Works of Methodius Against Porphyry. I. This, in truth, must be called most excellent and praiseworthy, which God Himself considers excellent, even if it be despised and scoffed at by all. For things are not…vatican.va
- Fragments Chapter 4 — From His Discourse Concerning Martyrs. For martyrdom is so admirable and desirable, that the Lord, the Son of God Himself, honouring it, testified, “He thought it not robbery to be equal with God,” that He might…vatican.va
Scripture cited · 11 verses
Genesis 1:1 · Genesis 3:19 · Psalm 90:2 · Psalm 90:4 · Proverbs 8:22 · Sirach 1:2 · Matthew 7:6 · Matthew 12:40 · John 1:1 · John 1:2 · Philippians 2:5