Aphrahat

Aphrahat was a writer and monk (270–346). He was born at Asuristan and died at Adiabene.

Also recorded as Aphraates; Aphraat; Farhad.

Overview

Born at Asuristan in 270, died at Adiabene in 346.

In detail

the recorded working language is Syriac.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are religious.

Chronology

  1. 270Aphrahat born at Asuristan.
  2. 346Aphrahat died at Adiabene.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Aphrahat”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q434222: Aphrahat

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