Shepherd of Hermas Vision Third of the stones that were dragged out of the depths, they placed in the building just as they were: for they were polished and fitted exactly into the other stones, and became so united one with another that the lines of juncture could not be perceived.[9] Tertullian An Answer to the Jews , among the Jews from Jerusalem," among the other things named, "the wise architect" too,[308] and knowing how to bear infirmity: "to wit as having been set by the Father "for a stone of offence,"[322] Of the Journeyings of Philip the Apostle I therefore adore the goodness of God who has caused you to be spoiled even to this city, on account of His true stone[8]