Tatian

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Born
AD 120
Died
AD 173
Related topics
German language--Syntax, Bible.--Gospels, Jesus Christ, Apologetics, German language--Old High German,
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Tatian lived from 120 to 173 in Syria. Justin Martyr introduced Tatian to Christ. Tatian began a sect called the Encratites. They did not marry, nor did they drink alcohol. Additionally, they did not consider Paul's letters or the book of Acts as scripture. However, he synthesized the four Gospels in one narrative called the Diatessaron. Another book written by Tatian is Discourse to the Greeks, which argued against the adoption of Hellenism. His legacy includes not only his books, but he also founded a school in Mesopotamia.

Wailand Groenendyk
CCEL Staff Writer

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