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Fragment number Vinzent 83
Klostermann 110
Ancient source used Eusebius, Against Marcellus 2.3
Modern edition M. Vinzent, Markell von Ankyra: Die Fragmente (Leiden, 1997).

The Word of the invisible God was to be born through a virgin and assume human flesh so that through it he might prevail over the devil who had previously overpowered man, and prepare man to be not only incorruptible and immortal but also enthroned with God in heaven.

Translated by Brandon Rogers under the supervision of Prof. Glen L. Thompson, revised AMJ

Last updated: 8-29-2012

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