Lucian of Antioch (traditionally, though debated)
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Lucian of Antioch (traditionally, though debated) was an early Christian presbyter and theologian known for his influential work on the revision and transmission of the biblical text in the Greek-speaking church.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Lucian of Antioch | 1 |
| Lucian of Antioch (traditionally, though debated) canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Lucian of Antioch (traditionally, though debated) Context triple: [Byzantine text-type, associatedWithScholar, Lucian of Antioch (traditionally, though debated)]
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Numenius of Apamea
Numenius of Apamea was a 2nd-century Platonist philosopher whose synthesis of Platonism with Pythagorean and Eastern religious ideas helped lay important groundwork for later Neoplatonism.
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Tatian
Tatian was a 2nd-century Christian apologist and theologian best known for compiling the Diatessaron, an influential early harmony of the four canonical Gospels.
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Pamphilus of Caesarea
Pamphilus of Caesarea was a 3rd–4th century Christian presbyter and scholar renowned for his biblical scholarship, his defense of Origen, and his influential library at Caesarea.
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Caelestius
Caelestius was a 5th-century Christian theologian and associate of Pelagius, known for advocating Pelagian doctrines that were later condemned as heretical by the early Church.
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Polycarp of Smyrna
Polycarp of Smyrna was a 2nd-century Christian bishop and martyr, revered as an Apostolic Father for his direct connection to the apostles and his influential role in early Christian theology and church leadership.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Lucian of Antioch (traditionally, though debated) Target entity description: Lucian of Antioch (traditionally, though debated) was an early Christian presbyter and theologian known for his influential work on the revision and transmission of the biblical text in the Greek-speaking church.
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A.
Numenius of Apamea
Numenius of Apamea was a 2nd-century Platonist philosopher whose synthesis of Platonism with Pythagorean and Eastern religious ideas helped lay important groundwork for later Neoplatonism.
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B.
Tatian
Tatian was a 2nd-century Christian apologist and theologian best known for compiling the Diatessaron, an influential early harmony of the four canonical Gospels.
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C.
Pamphilus of Caesarea
Pamphilus of Caesarea was a 3rd–4th century Christian presbyter and scholar renowned for his biblical scholarship, his defense of Origen, and his influential library at Caesarea.
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D.
Caelestius
Caelestius was a 5th-century Christian theologian and associate of Pelagius, known for advocating Pelagian doctrines that were later condemned as heretical by the early Church.
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E.
Polycarp of Smyrna
Polycarp of Smyrna was a 2nd-century Christian bishop and martyr, revered as an Apostolic Father for his direct connection to the apostles and his influential role in early Christian theology and church leadership.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian martyr
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Christian theologian ⓘ biblical scholar ⓘ presbyter ⓘ textual critic ⓘ |
| affiliation |
church in Antioch
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surface form:
Church of Antioch
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| associatedWith |
Antioch
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textual tradition of the Septuagint ⓘ |
| birthPlace |
Commagene
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Roman Empire ⓘ Samosata ⓘ |
| dateOfDeath | 312 ⓘ |
| deathPlace |
Bithynia
ⓘ
Nicomedia (traditionally) ⓘ
surface form:
Nicomedia
Roman Empire ⓘ |
| diedDuring | persecution under Emperor Maximinus Daia ⓘ |
| doctrine | emphasis on literal and historical interpretation of Scripture ⓘ |
| educatedAt | Edessa (traditionally attributed) ⓘ |
| era |
3rd century
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early 4th century ⓘ |
| feastDay | January 7 ⓘ |
| influenced |
Antiochene exegetical tradition
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Arius ⓘ Eusebius of Nicomedia ⓘ |
| knownFor |
influence on the transmission of the biblical text in the Greek-speaking church
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revision of the Greek Old Testament ⓘ so‑called Lucianic recension of the Septuagint ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | Greek ⓘ |
| mannerOfDeath | martyrdom ⓘ |
| movement | Antiochene school of theology ⓘ |
| notableFact |
his role in producing a distinct Greek biblical text type is debated among modern scholars
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later Byzantine text traditions have sometimes been linked to his textual work ⓘ remembered as a confessor as well as a martyr in some traditions ⓘ was imprisoned for his Christian faith before his death ⓘ |
| positionHeld | presbyter of Antioch ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| veneratedIn |
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
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surface form:
Eastern Orthodox Church
Oriental Orthodoxy ⓘ
surface form:
Oriental Orthodox Churches
Roman Catholicism ⓘ
surface form:
Roman Catholic Church
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| workField |
biblical studies
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textual criticism ⓘ theology ⓘ |
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Subject: Lucian of Antioch (traditionally, though debated) Description of subject: Lucian of Antioch (traditionally, though debated) was an early Christian presbyter and theologian known for his influential work on the revision and transmission of the biblical text in the Greek-speaking church.
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