“Both angels and demons are ignorant of the future, yet they make predictions. The angels do so when God reveals the future to them and commands them to prophesy, and what they prophesy comes to pass. Demons also make predictions, but these are only guesses based on what they see from afar.”
Quote by John of Damascus
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John of Damascus
John of Damascus was a monk, theologian, philosopher, and writer from the Byzantine Empire. Born in 676 and died on December 4, 749, he is renowned for his contributions to Christian theology, particularly during the Iconoclasm controversy. His works, such as 'The Defense of Images,' had a profound impact on the development of religious philosophy and art in subsequent centuries. more
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