medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
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> However nearer the bottom is a second inscription: "Discretus non es
> si non fugis ecce leones " ("You are not wise if you don't flee from
> the lions.")
>
> I don't know whether it's possible to recover the story behind this,
> but it sounds like it might be fascinating :)
Might this have any connection with the Office of Compline ?
Little Lesson, from 1 Peter 3 8-9
Fratres: sobrii estote et vigilate quia adversarius vester diabolus tamquam
leo rugiens circuit, quaerens quem devoret: cui resistie fortes in fide ...
Brethren, be sober, be vigilant, for your adversary the devil as a roaring
lion goeth about seeking whom he may devour - whom resist steadfast in the
faith....
Yes, resisting and fleeing are two different things but even so ...
BMC
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