The Dorean Principle (book): Difference between revisions

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# staying [in a home] for three or more days,

# taking more than bread for one’s journey,

# asking for money for one’s journey, and

# asking for money under the pretense of divine instruction.

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Notably, Apollonius appeals to Christ as he promotes his ethic.

<blockquote>''For although the Lord said, "Provide neither gold, nor silver, neither two coats," these men, in complete opposition, transgress in respect to the possession of the forbidden things. For we will show that those whom they call prophets and martyrs gather their gain not only from rich men, but also from the poor, and orphans, and widows.⁠<sup>[16]</sup>''<blockquote>

<blockquote>''For although the Lord said, "Provide neither gold, nor silver, neither two coats," these men, in complete opposition, transgress in respect to the possession of the forbidden things. For we will show that those whom they call prophets and martyrs gather their gain not only from rich men, but also from the poor, and orphans, and widows.⁠<sup>[16]</sup>''</blockquote>

Depending on how we understand Apollonius, one could argue that he strays from the dorean principle, rejecting all financial support for ministers rather than merely rejecting ministerial reciprocity. However, congregational support has always been a common feature in churches, even in the first and second centuries. For Apollonius to take particular issue with Montanus, the false prophet’s practice must have deviated beyond the typical practice, possessing a more commercial character.

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 # staying [in a home] for three or more days,
 # taking more than bread for one’s journey,
 # asking for money for one’s journey, and
 # asking for money under the pretense of divine instruction.
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 Notably, Apollonius appeals to Christ as he promotes his ethic.
-<blockquote>''For although the Lord said, "Provide neither gold, nor silver, neither two coats," these men, in complete opposition, transgress in respect to the possession of the forbidden things. For we will show that those whom they call prophets and martyrs gather their gain not only from rich men, but also from the poor, and orphans, and widows.⁠<sup>[16]</sup>''<blockquote>
+<blockquote>''For although the Lord said, "Provide neither gold, nor silver, neither two coats," these men, in complete opposition, transgress in respect to the possession of the forbidden things. For we will show that those whom they call prophets and martyrs gather their gain not only from rich men, but also from the poor, and orphans, and widows.⁠<sup>[16]</sup>''</blockquote>
 Depending on how we understand Apollonius, one could argue that he strays from the dorean principle, rejecting all financial support for ministers rather than merely rejecting ministerial reciprocity. However, congregational support has always been a common feature in churches, even in the first and second centuries. For Apollonius to take particular issue with Montanus, the false prophet’s practice must have deviated beyond the typical practice, possessing a more commercial character.