Discuss Theology

Hippolytus comments on Proverbs. He makes several comments regarding the meaning of a passage in Proverbs, finding the meaning of the passage in the persons of the Trinity.

“”By three things the earth is moved”. Viz., by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. “And the forth it cannot bear”, viz., the last appearing of Christ.” Pg.`174

“”There are four things which are least upon the earth, and these are wiser than the wise…”. …That is, the thief with his hands extended (on the cross), rests on the cross of Christ and dwells in Paradise, the stronghold of the three Kings – Father, Son and Holy Ghost”. Pg. 174

Finally, “By Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the whole earth is moved”. Pg. 175

ANF, Vol. 5, pg 174-175

Note: These statements should be read within their context. Hippolytus uses the early church hermeneutic (art of interpretation) which modern scientific oriented churchmen have difficulty understanding. An understanding of this form of hermeneutics would be of great benefit to those of you desiring to understand the early church.