Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Vol. 04 — Section 1071
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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Second Series Vol. 4
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77. But when they were at a loss, turning hither and thither, Antony smiled and said--again through an interpreter--Sight itself carries the conviction of these things. But as you prefer to lean upon demonstrative arguments, and as you, having this art, wish us also not to worship God, until after such proof, do you tell first how things in general and specially the recognition of God are accurately known. Is it through demonstrative argument or the working of faith? And which is better, faith which comes through the inworking (of God) or demonstration by arguments?' And when they answ…
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