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LII.—Appion and Anubion.
And when he had said this, and more to the same purpose,
and had cured some who were present who were infirm and possessed of
demons, he dismissed the
crowds, while they gave thanks and praised God, charging them to come
to the same place on the following days also for the sake of
hearing. And when we were together at home, and were preparing to
eat, one entering told us that Appion Pleistonices,881
| 881 The name is
generally written Apion. The meaning of Pleistonices is doubtful,
some supposing that it indicates his birthplace, some his father; but
generally it is taken as an epithet, and it will then refer to his
frequent victories in literary contests. [See Homily IV. 3, and
the discussions with Appion which follow in that homily and in V.,
VI.—R.] | with Anubion, were lately come from
Antioch, and were lodging with Simon.882
| 882 [From this
point the resemblance to the close of Homily XX. (chaps. 11–22)
is quite marked. But in the Recognitions the conclusion is
more detailed and complete; see chap. 65. This is in accordance
with the general design of this narrative, which gives greater
prominence to the family of Clement.—R.] |
Then my father, when he heard this, rejoiced, and said to Peter:
“If you permit me, I should like to go and salute Appion and
Anubion, for they are great friends of mine; and perhaps I shall be
able to persuade Anubion to dispute with Clement on the subject of
Genesis.” Then Peter said:
“I consent; and I commend you, because you respect your
friends. But consider how all things occur to you according to
your wish by God’s providence; for, behold, not only have the
objects of proper affection been restored to you by the
appointment of God, but also the presence of your friends is arranged
for you.” Then said my father: “Truly I
consider that it is so as you say.” And when he had said
this, he went away to Anubion.
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