Babai the Great

Babai the Great (551–628) was a theologian, writer and monk.

Also recorded as Mar Babai.

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Overview

Born at Beth Zabdai in 551, died at Nusaybin in 628.

In detail

training under Abraham of Beth Rabban and Abraham the Great of Kashkar is recorded. the recorded working language is Syriac.

Positions recorded include abbot.

Sources

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    “Babai the Great”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q797562: Babai the Great

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