Rick rogers, theophilus of antioch lexington books 2000. We gather from his writings the only remaining being his apology to autolycus that he was born a pagan, not far from the. It was impossible to crowd tatian and theophilus into vol. In iii 12 theophilus quotes jer 6 16, substituting. Seeing that writers are fond of composing a multitude of books for vainglory some. In like manner also the three days which were before the luminaries, are.
Theophilus was converted from heathenism by the study of the scriptures, and occupied the episcopal see at antioch, the sixth from the apostles, during the later part of the reign of marcus aurelius. Eusebius and jerome, among others, noted that theophilus wrote a number of works against the heresies that prevailed in his day. The three books to autolycus of theophilus of antioch en joyed a considerable. His work was used not only by greek but also by latin writers. Jerome also credited theophilus with the works commentaries on the gospels and on the book of proverbs. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. When therefore we find in the third book of theophilus, ad autolychum, that the writer was alive after the death 180 of marcus aurelius, it does not follow, as even writers like harnack and bardenhewer suppose, that eusebius made a chronological blunder. Such a man would fit the description, as many scholars believe that theophilus could have been a. Theophilus of antioch to autolycus book iii chapter 16 table of contents catalogue of titles logos virtual library catalogue. Theophilus to autolycus book i the lost books of the bible. Genesis chapters, where theophilus expresses the trinity as follows. I venture to assign to theophilus a conjectural date of birth, circiter a.
Theophilus offline resources for theophilus of antioch. For as the soul in man is not seen, being invisible to men, but is perceived through the motion of the body, so god cannot indeed be seen by human eyes, but is beheld and perceived through his providence and works theophilus of antioch. The serpent of moses staff had the appearance of the beast, but not its poison. Theophilus of antioch, born, near tigris and euphrates rivers, modern iraqdied april 180, antioch, modern antakya, tur. The only surviving work is an apology, a treatise in three books addressed to autolycus, which eusebius called elementary. But it was the anathasian creed, completed some time in the fifth century, which stated it most clearly. His death probably occurred between 183 185 we gather from his writings the only remaining being his apology to autolycus that he was born a pagan, not far from the tigris and euphrates, and was led to embrace. Reading the church fathers fathers of the second century. The original, christian, biblical trinity part 1 theophilus of antioch. Seeing that writers are fond of composing a multitude of books for vainglory some concerning gods, and wars, and chronology, and some, too, concerning useless legends, and other such labour in vain, in which you also have been used to employ yourself until now, and do not grudge to endure that toil. Theophilus became the bishop of antioch in the sixth year of the reign of marcus aurelius, which is the year 168. In this twopart study, we will explore the first use of the term trinity both in greek and latin trinitas. Theophilus of antioch wittenberg door campus ministry. Theophilus of antioch to autolycus book iii, chapter.
Iii judges francis idea that christ was stained by sin. Theophilus, patriarch of antioch, succeeded eros c. 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. But i wish now to give you a more accurate demonstration, god helping me, of the historical periods, that you may see that.
And moses, becoming the leader of the jews, as we have already stated, was expelled from the land of egypt by the king, pharaoh, whose name was amasis, and who, they say, reigned after the expulsion of the people 25 years and 4 months, as manetho. The quotations are usually somewhat free, and often attempt to improve the style of the septuagint. Theophilus of antioch makes an important point in his reason with autolycus. Theophilus of antioch wikipedia republished wiki 2.
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. The author spends his time alternating between several topics. Who was theophilus at the beginning of luke and acts. Theophilus, patriarch of antioch eusebius ecclesiastical history iv. Theophilus, patriarch of antioch, 1 succeeded eros c. Recommended books see the sermonindex recommended book list on amazon. Theophilus of antioch to autolycus book iii, chapter xx chapter xx. When we had formerly some conversation, my very good friend autolycus, and when you inquired who was my god, and for a little paid attention to my discourse, i made some explanations to you concerning my religion. Theophilus of antioch title page introductory note. Theophilus of antioch to autolycus book iii, chapter xx. That the eyes of the soul must be purged ere god can be seen. Home fathers of the church to autolycus theophilus of antioch theophilus to autolycus.
Theophilus addresses his work to a pagan named autolycus who may have been real or simply an imagined dialogue partner. Antenicene fathersvolume iitheophilus to autolycusbook. I found a quote on this site which calls into question the accuracy of matthew 5. When therefore we find in the third book of theophilus, ad autolychum, that. It consists of three books, really separate works written at different times.
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. In like manner also the three days which were before the luminaries, are types of the trinity, of god. When we had formerly some conversation, my very good friend autolycus, and when you inquired who was my god. To autolycus paperback june 21, 2012 by theophilus of antioch author, paul a. The byzantine calendar was used in the byzantine empire and many christian. The three books to autolycus of theophilus of antioch enjoyed a considerable measure of popularity among later christian writers. Seeing that writers are fond of composing a multitude of books for vainglory,some concerning gods, and wars, and chronology, and some, too, concerning useless legends, and other such labour in vain, in which you also have been used to employ yourself until now, and do not grudge to endure that toil. Usage and composition the three books to autolycus of theophilus of antioch enjoyed a considerable measure of popularity among later christian writers. The ad autolychum, the only extant writing of theophilus, is an apology for christianity.
It behoved, therefore, that he should the rather become a scholar of god in this matter of legislation, as he himself confessed that in no other way could he gain accurate information than by gods teaching him through the law. By way of content, theophilus writes to his friend, autolycus, to convince him of the truth of christianity. Theophilos was born ilias giannopoulos in gargalianoi, messenia, greece on 4 april 1952 to parents panagiotes and triseugenia. Edited by alexander roberts, james donaldson, and a. We worship one god in trinity, and trinity in unity, neither confounding the persons, nor separating.
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. Theophilus of antioch to autolycus doctrine of the trinity. There is a sort of prejudice against those from another time or another place particularly those from the past they are merely credulous, thoughtless beasts. Theophilus of antioch to autolycus book iii, chapter xvii chapter xvii. Two such calendar eras have seen notable use historically. Please enter your email address associated with your salem allpass account, then click continue. Another possibility is that theophilus was a wealthy and influential man in the city of antioch. Antenicene fathersvolume iitheophilus to autolycus. Schaff says we know him through three books addressed to. His only surviving work is an apologetic piece he wrote to his friend, autolycus. Robertsdonaldson introduction wace introduction handbook of patrology. Book i book ii book iii online resources for theophilus of antioch. This rhetorical genre was popular with aristotle and the sophists, and was used to recruit potential students to a school of thought theophilus of antioch, p.