Mar Philoxenus of Mabug (d. 523) BIOGRAPHIES OF SYRIAN SCHOLARS AND WRITERS – Mor Ignatius Aphram Barsoum – Translated : By Dr. Matti Moosa
Mar Philoxenus of Mabug (d. 523) Philoxenus was a master of eloquence and a distinguished philologist. An outstanding person in intelligence, knowledge and deeds, he was also abstinent and God-fearing. His style was stately, lucid. He masterfully portrayed good manners and sublime Christian virtues, producing a book on the perfect life which contains much and is written in an infinitely beautiful style. Philoxenus thoroughly studied the origin of religion. Read his book on The Trinity and the Incarnation, and you will find this master well-versed in theological matters and fathoming their...
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