Christian Classics
‹ NPNF1-04. Augustine: The Writings Against the Manichaeans and Against the Donatists In which the remaining judgments of the Council of Carthage are examined. · Chapter 21

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In which the remaining judgments of the Council of Carthage are examined. · Chapter 21

Chapter 21.—40. Julianus of Telepte said: "It is written, ‘A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven;’ if heresy is from heaven, it can give baptism."

41. Let him hear another also saying: If covetousness is from heaven, it can give baptism. And yet the covetous do confer it; so therefore also may the heretics.