Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI For it were no longer seemly that the friend of God, whom "God hath fore-ordained before the foundation of the world"[131] Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II was, (to arise) in the extreme end of the times.[96] Origen de Principiis Book III The apostle also, in the Epistle to the Ephesians, has employed the same language, saying, "Who hath chosen us before the foundation of the world; "[387]