Hippolytus, ANF Vol. 5, Fathers of the Third Century
Edited by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson
Number of quotes: 3
Book ID: 407 Page: 123
Section: 2E4
PJ Note: VIII.xii.And certain other (heretics), contentious by nature, (and) wholly uninformed as regards knowledge, as well as in their manner more (than usually) quarrelsome, combine (in maintaining) that Easter should be kept on the fourteenth day{3}of the first month, according to the commandment of the law, on whatever day (of the week) it should occur. (But in this) they only regard what has been written in the law, that he will be accursed who does not so keep (the commandment) as it is enjoined. They do not, however, attend to this (fact), that the legal enactment was made for Jews, who in times to come should kill the real Passover.{4}
From Hippolytus, The Refutation of All Heresies, ANF, Vol. 5, Book 8
Quote ID: 8533
Time Periods: 23
Book ID: 407 Page: 123
Section: 2D3A
PJ Note: VIII.xii.…captivated by two wretched women, called a certain Priscilla and Maximilla, whom, they supposed (to be) prophetesses. And they assert that into these the Paraclete Spirit had departed, and antecedently to them, they in like manner consider Montanus as a prophet. And being in possession of an infinite number of their books…
From Hippolytus, The Refutation of All Heresies, ANF, Vol. 5, Book 8
Quote ID: 8534
Time Periods: 234567
Book ID: 407 Page: 123
Section: 2D3A
PJ Note: VIII.xii. But there are others who themselves are even more heretical in nature (than the foregoing), and are Phrygians by birth. These have been rendered victims of error from being previously captivated by (two) wretched women, called a certain Priscilla and Maximilla, whom they supposed (to be) prophetesses. And they assert that into these the Paraclete Spirit had departed; and antecedently to them, they in like manner consider Montanus as a prophet. And being in possession of an infinite number of their books, (the Phrygians) are overrun with delusion; and they do not judge whatever statements are made by them, according to (the criterion of) reason; nor do they give heed unto those who are competent to decide; but they are heedlessly swept onwards, by the reliance which they place on these (impostors). And they allege that they have learned something more through these, than from law, and prophets, and the Gospels. But they magnify these wretched women above the Apostles and every gift of Grace, so that some of them presume to assert that there is in them a something superior to Christ. These acknowledge God to be the Father of the universe, and Creator of all things, similarly with the Church, and (receive) as many things as the Gospel testifies concerning Christ. They introduce, however, the novelties of fasts, feasts, and meals of parched food, and repasts of radishes, alleging that they have been instructed by women. And some of these assent to the heresy of the Noetians, and affirm that the Father himself is the Son, and that this (one) came under generation, and suffering, and death. Concerning these I shall again offer an explanation, after a more minute manner; for the heresy of these has been an occasion of evils to many. We therefore are of opinion, that the statements made concerning these (heretics) are sufficient, when we shall have briefly proved to all that the majority of their books are silly, and their attempts (at reasoning) weak, and worthy of no consideration. But it is not necessary for those who possess a sound mind to pay attention (either to their volumes or their arguments).*John’s note: Next to nothing is known of him, and only Book 1 was known until the 1800’s, when the rest of “The Refutation of All Heresies” was found (if it is original at all).*
*John’s note: Myths and legends arose in time about him, since nothing was actually known about him, including when and where he was born.*
From Hippolytus, The Refutation of All Heresies, ANF, Vol. 5, Book 8
Quote ID: 8535
Time Periods: 2
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