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Ephrem the Syrian [a] (c. 306 – 373), also known as Saint Ephrem, Saint Ephraim, Ephrem of Edessa or Aprem of Nisibis, was a prominent Christian theologian and writer who is revered as one of the most notable hymnographers of Eastern Christianity.
Jan 14, 2017 · St. Ephrem has been identified by some as the precursor to the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, thanks to his outbursts of ineffable love evident in the lyrics in which he describes the Virgin’s interior beauty: The eye is clear if united to the sun. By its light it conquers armies.
Mar 25, 2015 · A Brief Introduction to Ephrem the Syrian. “The greatest poet of the patristic age and, perhaps, the only theologian-poet to rank beside Dante.”. — Robert Murray. Over the next several weeks, Pursuing Veritas will be running a series on reflections on the theology and hymns of St. Ephrem of Nisibis (often called Ephrem the Syrian).
Apr 20, 2009 · Summary. A remarkable volte-face has taken place in the last hundred years with regard to the scholarly opinion concerning Ephrem the Syrian. His life is shrouded in the apophatic silence which he would have all good theology clothed in. Born into a Christian family, it is likely that Ephrem was baptized as a child and came under the formative ...
- Philip McCosker
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Jul 19, 2016 · St. Ephrem marshaled his considerable theological and rhetorical talent to challenge the appeal that the doctrines of the Arians, Manicheans, Marcionites, and the followers of Bardaisan might have had to the minds and hearts of Syrian Christians.
Mar 28, 2008 · Summary. Virtually every aspect of Syriac Christianity prior to the fourth century remains obscure, and it is only then that one can feel oneself on firmer ground.
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Feb 5, 2022 · Summary. Ephrem the Syrian is one of the two most important fourth-century Syriac writers. 1 He was born ca. 307–309 in the Roman city of Nisibis (modern-day Nusaybin in Turkey) and was likely raised as a Christian, having close relationships with the city’s bishops from his youth.
