Home >> Society >> Religion and Spirituality >> Christianity >> People >> Saints >> P >> Saint Papias of Hierapolis   Works         Introductory Note to the Fragments of Papias From the Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. I. Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Papias Thorough essay on what we know of this bishop, called by St. Irenaeus "a hearer of John." Also an exposition of the writings of Papias, who died around 120. The Columbia Encyclopedia: Papias Brief entry. The Writings of Papias Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History, Book 3, Chapter 39. Quotes Irenaeus, then Papias himself, and comments on the relationship of Papias to "John." With notes. 123K. New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge: Papias Five-page article by Benjamin W. Bacon, with contributions from others, dwells on the thorny question of Papias's relation to John. Includes bibliography. Requires ability to view PNG files. External Evidence: Papias References to Papias in Greek and Latin, c. 300-1630, with English translations. Greek not viewable in Netscape 3 or 4. Papias of Hierapolis Very brief biographical note.
© 2005 GeneralAnswers.org