Ephrem the Syrian

Saint Ephrem the Syrian was a Christian theologian and Church Father in the fourth century.

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 * “... Glory to Christ who by his body brought an end to the [Jewish] people’s matza along with the [Jewish] people. ... How much more unclean is matza, kneaded by hands that killed the son [Jesus Christ]! ... blood of which they [Jews] cried, “Let it be upon us!” (Matthew 27.25) is mixed into their feasts and their Sabbaths. ...”, Ephrem, Hymns on Unleavened Bread.


 * “... The Jew, although he did not keep the laws and ordinances while they were in force, would press us hard to keep the law today, although its time is past, the infidel!


 * He wants to make us healthy ones contract that illness which he suffered from of old. ... Avoid the Jew, you vulnerable man! Your death and blood is nothing much to him!


 * He took upon himself the blood of God; and will he be afraid of shedding yours? He has no fear of leading you astray; he had no fear of wandering himself! ... He hanged the Maker on a piece of wood and all creation shuddered at the sight. ... Ezekiel found modest words to tell what filthy acts the Jew committed then. ... filthy acts committed by the Jew have passed through modest lips and been improved. He slaughters all the prophets sent by God, like newborn lambs, so innocent and pure. ...”, Ephrem.