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Aphrahat (c. 280–c. 345; Syriac: ܐܦܪܗܛ, Ap̄rahaṭ,Persian: فرهاد, Arabic: أفراهاط الحكيم, Ancient Greek: Ἀφραάτης, and Latin Aphraates), venerated as Saint Aphrahat the Persian, was a third-century Syriac Christian author of Iranian descent from the Sasanian Empire, who composed a series of twenty-three ...
The name, Aphrahat, is the Syriac version of the Persian name Frahāt (modern Farhād). He was a subject of Shapur II (309-379 CE). He converted to Christianity and became a hermit in Edessa moving in time to Antioch, Turkey. He is thought to have been born ca. 280 A.D. and to have died (possibly a martyr ) ca. 345 A.D.
- Kalariparampil Joseph
A third-century Syrian Christian named Aphrahat offers a similar description of faith in an exposition that was probably inspired by Hebrews 11, the text of which is printed below.
Nov 14, 2013 · About this book. Wright’s edition of the homilies of the early Syriac father, Aphrahat, includes the text, critical apparatus, and notes on biblical citations, which are also indexed. The preface surveys Aphrahat’s life and deals with the manuscripts used.
Oct 11, 2010 · Among the earliest known sources from the Persian Church, the 4th-century Demonstrations of Aphrahat reflect a form of Christianity much closer to its Jewish roots than contemporary Western forms. Their mix of ascetic instruction, polemic against Judaism, and theological reflection provides an invaluable glimpse into this otherwise poorly ...
- Adam Lehto
- October 11, 2010
Nov 25, 2011 · Aphrahat (Persian: Parhat) (fl. 337–345) is the earliest major Syriac author from whom we possess a significant collection of writings. His 23 Demonstrations suggest that he occupied a position of leadership in the Christian church of Sasanian Persia.
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A small biography of Aphrahat. The fourth century Syriac church father Aphrahat cites Jer. 31.31–32 in his Demonstrations. His citation is remarkable since it differs dramatically from the text of the OT Peshitta. This essay analyzes the citation and presents a solution.
