c. 251 – 700 AD

Ephrem the Syrian

306 – 373 AD

Nisibis / Edessa, Turkey

Overview

"Harp of the Spirit." A deacon who wrote theology in complex, symbolic poetry rather than prose.

The most significant author in the Syriac (Aramaic) language.

Theology in poetic form.

Mystical poetry on the Fall and Redemption.

Commentary on the harmonized Gospels.

The most famous Christmas hymns of the ancient world. Deeply theological poetry about the paradox of the 'Infinite God becoming a tiny Babe.'

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The ascetics and poets of the desert.

4 Church Fathers in this era

Part of The Syriac & Desert Fathers