{"collection":"chr","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/chr/ecf/203/2030703.htm","path":"chr/ecf/203/2030703.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/chr/ecf/203/2030703.htm","text":"15. Also in the Preface of his Commentary on Micah, which was written to Paula and Eustochium, he says, after some few remarks:\n\u201cAs to what they say, that it is not right for me to rifle the works of Origen, and thereby to defile the writings of the ancients, they think this a telling piece of abuse; but it is, in my opinion, the highest praise, since I am seeking to imitate those who are approved not only by us, but by all thoughtful men.\u201d","title":"Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Ser. II, Vol. III: Life and Works of Rufinus with Jerome's Apology Against Rufinus.: Preface to Commentary on Micah.","type":"page"}