On the Resurrection of the Flesh — Chapter 63

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1 Tim. ii. 5.

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Gen. iii. 22.

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In this apostrophe to the soul, he censures Marcion’s heresy.

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Compare the De Carne Christi.

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See the De Præscript. Hæret. ch. xxxviii. supra, for instances of these diverse methods of heresy. Marcion is mentioned as the mutilator of Scripture, by cutting away from it whatever opposed his views; Valentinus as the corrupter thereof, by his manifold and fantastic interpretations.

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See the Adv. Valentinianos, supra.

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Joel ii. 28, 29; Acts ii. 17, 18. [See last sentence. He improves upon St. Peter’s interpretation of this text (as see below) by attributing his own clear views to the charismata, which he regards as still vouchsafed to the more spiritual.]

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We follow Oehler’s view here, by all means.

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1 Cor. xi. 19.

Chapter 63

Chapter LXIII.—Conclusion. The Resurrection of the Flesh in Its Absolute Identity and Perfection. Belief of This Had Become Weak. Hopes for Its Refreshing Restoration Under the Influences of the Paraclete.

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