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Fragment XI. The business of the Christian is nothing else than to be ever preparing for death

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The business of the Christian is nothing else than to be ever preparing for death (melepan apothneskein).

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Fragments From The Lost Writings Of Irenaeus

Surviving fragments from lost works of Irenaeus, the second-century bishop of Lyon and author of Against Heresies. These fragments preserve additional theological insights from one of the most important early church fathers.

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