FV Circa 115-150 AD?

The Epistle of “Mathetes” (Disciple) to Diognetus, 4.4:

“And is it not also ridiculous to take pride in the mutilation of the flesh [circumcision -rsc] as a sign of election, as though they were especially beloved by God because of this?”

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