Discourse 8 Thekla

By Methodius

Book Overview

Discourse 8 Thekla by Methodius is a religious text that explores the story of Thekla, a disciple of the apostle Paul. The book is written by Methodius, a Christian bishop and theologian from the 3rd century AD. The text is divided into eight discourses, with the eighth discourse focusing on Thekla's life and teachings. Methodius describes Thekla as a model of Christian virtue and devotion, and he uses her story to illustrate the importance of faith and piety. The book also includes discussions of other religious topics, such as the nature of God, the role of the church, and the importance of prayer. Overall, Discourse 8 Thekla by Methodius is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and teachings of early Christianity.Now the statement that she stands upon the moon, as I consider, denotes the faith of those who are cleansed from corruption in the laver of regeneration, because the light of the moon has more resemblance to tepid water, and all moist substance is dependent upon her. The Church, then, stands upon our faith and adoption, under the figure of the moon, until the fulness of the nations come in, labouring and bringing forth natural men as spiritual men; for which reason too she is a mother.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162659971
• ISBN13: 9781162659978
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"