Theophilus introduction to the church fathers theology. Theophilus of antioch watch tower publications index 19301985. His work was used not only by greek but also by latin writers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading theophilus of antioch. Eusebius and jerome, among others, noted that theophilus wrote a number of works against the heresies that prevailed in his day. Such a man would fit the description, as many scholars believe that theophilus could have been a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Eusebius praises the pastoral fidelity of the primitive pastors, in their unwearied labours to protect their flocks from the heresies with which satan contrived to endanger the souls of believers. Theophilus of antioch simple english wikipedia, the free. A theophilus who held some high distinction at antioch is mentioned in the clementine recognitions. We worship one god in trinity, and trinity in unity, neither confounding the persons, nor separating. Theophilus of antioch, born, near tigris and euphrates rivers, modern iraqdied april 180, antioch, modern antakya, tur. Theophilus of antioch to autolycus harvard theological. Theophilus of antioch rick rogers, 2009 sage journals. Who was theophilus at the beginning of luke and acts. Theophilus of antioch was a secondcentury syrian bishop who sought to promote in three books, collectively known as ad autolycum, a moralistic form of christianity. Pdf theophilus of antioch pseudo paola marone academia. Grant school of theology, the university of the south in a time when it is generally recognized that the original text of the bible cannot be recovered, unless by some lucky chance a new testament autograph might come from the sands of egypt, greater emphasis is being laid on families of manu. Among the fathers the apologist theophilus, bishop of antioch at the end of the. Theophilus was a greek leader for most of those who professed christ in the syrian city of antioch in the latter part of the second century that city is currently in southern tukrey.
There are secondcentury references to a man named theophilus who was a great lord and a leader in the city of antioch during the time of luke. On the fourth day the luminaries came into existence. Eros of antioch was bishop and patriarch of antioch from about 154 ad until c. The fathers of the church spread the gospel of jesus christ, defended the church in apologetic writing and fought the many heresies of the first six centuries of christianity. Eusebius puts his reign from the fifth year of antoninus pius and his successor theophilus of antioch as dating from the ninth year of marcus aurelius. Eusebius in his chronicle places the name of theophilus against that of pope soter 16977, and that of maximinus, theophilus s successor, against the name of eleutherus 17793. There remains the possibility that theophilus was a pagan and not a christian at all. Please enter your email address associated with your salem allpass account, then click continue. Theophilus of antioch pseudo commented on various books of sacred scripture.
Aug 21, 2014 theophilus of syrian antioch was raised a pagan. A fluent tongue and an elegant style afford pleasure and such praise as vainglory delights in, to wretched men who have been corrupted in mind. When we had formerly some conversation, my very good friend autolycus, and when you inquired who was my god, and for a little paid a. Eusebius found it in one of the libraries he used, probably at caesarea. Saint theophilus of antioch was an early apologist for the christian faith, who died in about the year 181. It seems to have been a man named theophilus of antioch who first applied the term trinity to this biblical concept as early as 181 a. Robert mcqueen grant, the bible of theophilus of antioch, journal of biblical literature 66. Please buy the cd to support the site, view it without ads, and get bonus stuff. We gather from his writings the only remaining being his apology to. By exhortations and admonitions, and then again by oral discussions and refutations, contending with the heretics themselves, they. Bishop theophilus wrote three documents collectively called to. Antioch was founded near the end of the fourth century bc by seleucus i nicator, one of alexander the greats generals. A gifted apologist, he was the author of an apology in three.
Theophilus became the bishop of antioch in the sixth year of the reign of marcus aurelius, which is the year 168. Click download or read online button to get theophilus of antioch to autolycus book now. Theophilus of antioch to autolycus download ebook pdf. Bible of theophilus of antioch much older it may be than josephus, we do not know. Theophilus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Among the patristic writings to which miroslav marcovich has devoted his. Theophilus of antioch to autolycus download ebook pdf, epub. The aim of this article is to investigate the nature of theophilus as the original reader of lukeacts.
The one to whom luke addressed his gospel and the acts of the apostles compare luke 1. Jerome also credited theophilus with the works commentaries on the gospels and on the book of proverbs. Very little is known about theophilus of antioch apart from the few. Article information, pdf download for theophilus of antioch open epub for. According to eusebius and jerome, luke was a syrian of antioch. Educated in the greek tradition, theophilus became a christian as an adult, after extended deliberation, and by 170 was elected bishop of antioch.
After converting to christianity, he had little patience for his old pagan beliefs. Theophilus of antioch to autolycus doctrine of the trinity. The three books to autolycus of theophilus of antioch enjoyed a considerable measure of popularity among later christian writers. Jerome says his rule began in 142ad though this is doubted. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Bishop of antioch in modern turkey, and an early christian apologist. Request pdf theophilus of antioch bishop theophilus wrote three documents collectively called to autolycus. Ignatius does not quote directly from any documents. Originally a philosopher in the eastern roman empire, he began to study the scriptures with the intention of attacking the christian faith but was soon converted. Given that this form of christianity is generally considered by scholars. It has been suggested that theophilus is merely a generic term for all christians, but the epithet most excellent implies it was applied by luke to a definite person, probably a roman official, whom he held in high respect. Of theophilus, whom we have mentioned as bishop of the church of antioch, three elementary works addressed to autolycus are extant. The citys geographical, military, and economic location benefited its occupants, particularly such features as the spice trade, the silk road, and the royal road.
Eusebius in his chronicle places the name of theophilus against that of pope soter 16977, and that of maximinus, theophiluss successor, against the name of eleutherus 17793. We gather from his writings the only remaining being his apology to autolycus that he was born a pagan, not far from the. Theophilus to autolycus this file has been downloaded from. Theophilus, patriarch of antioch, succeeded eros c. Among the patristic writings to which miroslav marcovich has devoted his attention are the.
Go to the chronological list of all early christian writings. By the way, if any others may be under the assumption that this is a new argument or that belief in the bible is outdated based on our advanced scientific knowledge, it is important to observe this writing by theophilus of antioch in 181 a. Born in what is now turkey, he originally began to address the faith with an eye to destroying it, and, with this in mind, began a study of the holy scriptures, particularly the prophetic works. He received the best liberal education available, and excelled especially in philosophical studies. Mar 05, 2020 the sixth bishop of the venerable diocese of antioch founded by st peter himself, theophilus started out as a child of aristocratic but pagan parents. Theophilus is the first christian to produce a commentary on the hexaemeron the first six days of the genesis. But it was the anathasian creed, completed some time in the fifth century, which stated it most clearly. The one undoubted extant work of theophilus, the 7th bishop of antioch c. It is recommended that you download and install this update if the version of your copy of the program is prior to 3. Theophilus was a greek leader for most of those who professed christ in the syrian city of antioch in the latter part of the second century that city is.
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