John Chrysostom, known as the "the golden-mouthed" preacher of the 4th century, told the story of a remarkable conversion. The coastal city of Phoenice was well known for its lawlessness. In particular in the city was an actress who mesmerized many with her beauty but brought them low with her harlotry and the use of sorcery and drugs.
Chrysostom wrote, "And indeed nothing was more vile than she ...
2. Refutation of Astrology
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Philip Schaff
Martin Luther said to P. Melanchthon, when the latter showed him the nativity of Cicero from the stars: “Esau and Jacob were born of the same father and mother, at the same time, and under the same planets, but their nature was wholly different. You would persuade me that astrology is a true science!”
