Introduction to St. Athanasius’ “On the Incarnation” by C.S. Lewis
We need the books that will correct the characteristic mistakes of our own period. And that means the old books.
Quotations
Chapter 19 – On Interpreting the mind of the sacred writer, Christians should not talk nonsense to unbelievers.
It is disgraceful for an infidel to hear a Christian, presumably giving the meaning of Holy Scripture, talking nonsense on these topics; and we must prevent such an embarrassing situation, where people show vast ignorance in a Christian and laugh it to scorn.
On the Duties of the Clergy – St. Ambrose of Milan (d. 397)
I only desire to attain to that care and diligence in the sacred writings, which the Apostle has placed last among the duties of the saints (Eph. 4:11); and this very thing I desire, so that, in the endeavour to teach, I may be able to learn.
The Commonitory – St. Vincent of Lérins (d. c.450)
The rule we shall observe is universality, antiquity, and consent.