“If, therefore, according to the rule which I have stated, we leave some questions in the hands of God, we shall those preserve our faith uninjured, and shall continue without danger; and all Scripture, which has been given to us by God, shall be found by us perfectly consistent; and the parables shall harmonize with those passages which are perfectly plain; and those statements the meaning of which is clear, shall serve to explain the parables; and through the many diversified utterances [of Scripture] shall be heard one harmonious melody in us, praising in hymns that God who created all things.” Irenaeus, Against Heresies, II:28:3, ANF, 1:400
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