Theophilus of Antioch
Also: Theophilus
Born: the year and the place are not known. Died perhaps between 181 and 190; the place is not known.
Bishop of Antioch late in the second century. His three books to his friend Autolycus are the first to use the word Trinity (trias) of God.
Wrote in Greek. A major author.
Places lived
- 169 to 183Antiochia (now Antakya, Turkey)bishopyears probable
Works
1 work, in the order they were written. 1 work can be read here.
- To AutolycusThree books to a pagan friend on the one God, creation and the age of the Scriptures.30,115 words
How we know the dates and places
- Born not known
- No ancient source gives a year.
- Place of birth not known
- He says only that he was born near the Tigris and the Euphrates (To Autolycus 2.24).
- Died not sure
- To Autolycus 3.27 speaks of the death of Marcus Aurelius (180), so he died after it
- Place of death not known
- No ancient source names a place.
- Antiochia, years probable
- Eusebius, Church History 4.20 and 4.24, and Chronicle (bishop from 169); To Autolycus 3.27 (written after 180)
- Antiochia, place sure
- Eusebius, Church History 4.20 and 4.24, and Chronicle (bishop from 169); To Autolycus 3.27 (written after 180)