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“Why cast yourself over a cliff, deciding in your writings about things of which you are ignorant? Why do you not keep to what you have received from the Fathers and Doctors of the Church? You introduce novelties!” quote by Eusebius
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“Why cast yourself over a cliff, deciding in your writings about things of which you are ignorant? Why do you not keep to what you have received from the Fathers and Doctors of the Church? You introduce novelties!”

Eusebius

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Source Treat: Ecclesiastical History, Book 5

Warns against speculative writing beyond received doctrine.

In simple terms: Stick to trusted teachings.

Key Takeaway

Rely on established authority.

Themes

tradition authority skepticism

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • theological debates
  • academic research
  • personal study

Key Concepts

hermeneutics intellectual humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we cling to tradition?
  • When is innovation justified?
A Different Perspective

May limit creative inquiry.

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