From The Discourse On The Resurrection

""From The Discourse On The Resurrection"" is a book written by Methodius, an early Christian theologian and bishop of Olympus. The book is a theological treatise that focuses on the topic of resurrection, a central belief in Christian theology. Methodius explores the nature of the resurrection, the role it plays in salvation, and the implications it has for the afterlife. He also delves into the relationship between the physical body and the soul, and how they are reunited in the resurrection. Throughout the book, Methodius draws on biblical passages and other Christian writings to support his arguments. The book is considered an important work of early Christian theology and has been studied by scholars and theologians for centuries.VII. He says, as was said also by Athenagoras, (1) that the devil is a spirit, made by God, in the neighbourhood of matter, as of course the rest of the angels are, and that he was entrusted with the oversight of matter, and the forms of matter. For, according to the original constitution of angels, they were made by God, in His providence, for the care of the universe; in order that, while God exercises a perfect and general supervision over the whole, and keeps the supreme authority and power over all--for upon...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.