Irenaeus of Lyons
XXX.
Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenaeus — translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson / ANF editors
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“The axe unto the root,” he says, urging us to the knowledge of the truth, and purifying us by means of fear, as well as preparing [us] to bring forth fruit in due season.
Translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson / ANF editors. Edition opa.patristics.irenaeus-of-lyons.fragments-from-lost-writings.en.