John of Damascus, on Gen 2:16

“And he commanded him, saying: Of every tree of paradise thou shalt eat:”

“For God says, "Of every tree of paradise you shall eat," meaning, I think, by means of all created things you will be drawn up to me, their Creator, and from them reap the one fruit which is myself, who am the true life. Let all things be fruitful life to you, and make participation in me to be the substance of your own existence, for thus you shall be immortal.”

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