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Theophilus of Antioch

Born
unknown
Died
c. 183–185 (reconstructed from Eusebius)
Bishop of
Antioch
Wrote in
Greek

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His life beside those who lived in his time, from the year 100 to 250.

Who he was

Bishop of Antioch and apologist, author of three books addressed to a pagan named Autolycus. He is the first known writer to use the Greek term trias ("triad") for God, his Word and his Wisdom.

Region
Syria
Language
Greek
Role
Bishop of Antioch
Died
c. 183–185 (reconstructed from Eusebius)

His writings

1 writing, c. 180

  • c. 180