Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus of the flesh as a proof of election, and as if, on account of it, they were specially beloved by God,-how is it not a subject of ridicule? And as to their observing months and days,[14] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V ," even the rudiments of the law: "Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years"[153] Tertullian On Fasting (Inburnt?) With what fires, prithee? The fires, I ween, which lead us to repeated contracting of nuptials and daily cooking of dinners! Thus, too, they affirm that we share with the Galatians the piercing rebuke (of the apostle), as "observers of days, and of months, and of years."[11] Being, therefore, observers of "seasons" for these things, and of "days, and months, and years,"[97] Origen Against Celsus Book VIII That therefore seems to me a most noble saying of Paul, "Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain."[43] Clementine Homily XIX Accordingly some one well instructed in the doctrines taught by Moses, finding fault with the people for their sins, called them sons of the new moons and the sabbaths.[65]