Theo wrote:
THAT is truly SAD!
Did you not know, it was the patristics who used the Heretical argument that the "Phoenix" - that ancient mythical bird from Egypt, is God's example of the Resurrection:
[Apostolic Fathers Vol.III - p.554]
[The Writings Of [color=blue]Tertullian[/color] (a.d.145-220); On The Resurrection Of The Flesh]
Chap.XIII From our author's view of a verse in the ninety second Psalm,[verse twelve, which references the "phoinix" which is a Palm Tree.] the phoenix is made a symbol of the resurrection of our bodies.
If however, all nature but faintly figures our resurrection; if creation affords no sign precisely like it
[Apostolic Fathers Vol.I - p.12]
[The First Epistle Of [color=darkgreen]Clement[/color] (a.d.100-200) To The Corinthians]
"Let us consider that wonderful sign [of the resurrection] which takes place in Eastern lands, that is in Arabia and the countries round about."
"There is a certain bird which is called a Phoenix. This is the only one of its kind, and lives five hundred years. And when the time of its dissolution draws near that it must die, it builds itself a nest of frankincense, and myrrh, and other spices, into which, when the time is fulfilled, it enters and dies."
"But, as the flesh decays, a certain kind of worm is produced, which, being nourished by the juices of the dead bird, brings forth feathers."
"Then, when it has aquired strength, it takes up that nest in which are the bones of its parent, and bearing these it passes from the land of Arabia into Egypt, to the city called Heliopolis."
"And in open day, flying in the sight of all men, it places them on the altar of the sun, and having done this, hastens back to its former abode."
"The priests then inspect the registers of the dates, and find that it has returned exactly as the five hundredth year was completed."
"Do we then deem it any great and wonderful thing for the maker of all things to raise up again those that have piously served him in that assurance of faith, when even by a bird, he shows us the mightiness of his power to fulfill his promise?"
Both of these ancient SCHOLARS read the old testament reference to the Palm Tree, which in the Greek, is -
foinikwn = genitive masculine plural form of noun Foinix Phoenix = palm-tree; palm branch
Exodus 15:27 And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten [foinikwn] palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.
John 12:13 Took branches of [foinikwn] palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
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foinix = nominative masculine singular form of noun Foinix Phoenix palm-tree; palm branch
Psalm 92:12 The righteous shall flourish like the [foinix] palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
foinikes = nominative masculine plural form of noun Foinix Phoenix palm-tree; palm branch
Ezekiel 41:18 And it was made with cherubims and [foinikes] palm trees, so that a palm tree was between a cherub and a cherub; and every cherub had two faces;
Why would I consult them on anything having to do with scripture?
When you rely upon the Early Church Fathers for understanding, you are reading books ABOUT the scripture, you are not reading the SCRIPTURES.
THAT is truly SAD! br br Did you not know, it was... (
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You are ignorant and know nothing and have be thoroughly brainwashed by a cult, which remains nameless because you are embarrassed to expose yourself. You have nothing to do with Christianity and are anathema, cursed! Be gone!