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Beatus of Liebana (d. 798) the Ark of Revelation 11 and the Woman of Revelation 12
M.S. O’Brien has provided an impressive translation of the “Commentary on the Apocalypse,” by Beatus of Liebana (d. 798). O’Brien’s work is available in two sections as a Kindle book. Maureen (if I understand her post here correctly) has also helpfully posted the translation in snippets to a blog. For the purpose of discussing the…
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Is Mary the Ark of the Covenant in Psalm 132:8?
Is Mary the Ark of the Covenant in Psalm 132:8? No. Psalm 132 states: [[A Song of degrees.]] 1 LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions: 2 How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob; 3 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go…
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Primasius on the Woman of Revelation 12, the Ark of the Covenant, and the alleged Triadic Declarations
Primasius, Bishop of Hadrumetum (circa A.D. 551), Commentary on the Apocalypse Book I, Chapter I, at Rev. 1:4 Grace to you and peace from God, who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. Even though according to the apostle “God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself,” or as He Himself…
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John Chrysostom on Psalm 132
John Chrysostom, Expositions on the Psalms, Exposition on Psalm 132 For the 131st Psalm. Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness. In some places, they wish to be saved merely by the remembrance of their ancestors. But here, they also speak of their accomplishments and the cause of all good things: gentleness, humility, meekness,…
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Origen (?) on Psalm 132:8
The following is from a collection of Fragments of Origen on the Psalms, at Psalm 132 (Septuagint 131), verse 8. This collection is designated as “doubtful,” presumably because it is sourced through second-hand collections, quotations, or the like. (8) “Arise, O Lord, into Your rest; You and the ark of Your sanctification.” Indeed, the flesh…
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Gerhoh of Reichersberg on Psalm 132:8
Gerhoh of Reichersberg (A.D. 1093-1169), Commentarius in Psalmos (P.L., CXCIII, 619–1814; CXCIV, 1-1066), Psalm 132 (Vulgate 131) at verse 8. Psalm 131:8 “Arise, O Lord, into your rest; you and the ark of your sanctification.” Noah’s Ark, long tossed by the floods during the deluge, finally rested upon the mountains of Armenia after the flood…
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Victorinus of Pettau on the Ark of Revelation 11 and the Woman of Revelation 12
Victorinus of Pettau (d. 303), Commentary on the Apocalypse, at Revelation 11:19 and 12:1 (consecutive verses): 11:19. And the temple of God was opened which is in heaven. The temple opened is a manifestation of our Lord. For the temple of God is the Son, as He Himself says: Destroy this temple, and in three…
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Cassiodorus on Psalm 132:8 and the Ark of the Covenant
Cassiodorus (A.D. c. 485 – 585) in Cassiodorus: Explanation of the Psalms, Vol. 3 from the Ancient Christian Writers series, vol 53 of the series, p. 326 (P. G. Walsh, trans.): Arise, O Lord, into thy resting-place: thou and the ark which thou hast sanctified. Once the prophet realized that the Lord Christ’s promises previously…
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Richard Rolle on Psalm 132:8 and the Ark of the Covenant
Richard Rolle (c. 1300–1349) – The Psalter, or Psalms of David & Certain Canticles, with a Translation & Exposition in English (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1884) (pp. 450-51) 8. Surge domine in requiem tuam: tu & arca sanctificacionis tue. ⸿ Rise lord in til thi rest : thou and the huche of thi halighynge. ⸿ Rise fra ded and steghe in till…
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John Chrysostom on Psalm 132:8 and the Ark of the Covenant
St. John Chrysostom, Commentary on the Psalms, Vol. 2, Robert Charles Hill, trans., p. 206: Ascend to your resting place, O Lord, you and the ark of your sanctification (v. 8). A different version, “of your strength;” another, “of your power.” Both versions are right: holiness was given from there, and the writings contained in it…