'And God is called the One who sits and who is the
Ancient of days, in order that His character as eternal Judge might be
indicated. . His garment is shining white like the snow, and the hair of
His head is like pure wool. The Savior also, when He was transfigured
on the mount and assumed the glory of His divine majesty, appeared in
shining white garments. And as for the fact that His hair is compared to
perfectly pure wool, the even-handedness and uprightness of His
judgment is shown forth, a judgment which shows no partiality in its
exercise. Moreover He is described as an elderly man, in order that the
ripeness of His judgment may be established. His throne consists of
fiery flames, in order that sinners may tremble before the severity of
the torments [of hell], and also that the just may be saved, but so as
by fire.'
