Apollinaris (The Elder)

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• Apollinaris (the Elder) — Apollinaris the Elder was a Christian grammarian of the fourth century, first in Berytus (now Beirut) in Phoenicia, then in Laodicea in Syria. He was the father of Apollinaris of Laodicea.He became a priest, and was among the staunchest upholders …   Wikipedia

• Apollinaris \(the Elder\) — • A Christian grammarian of the fourth century, first at Berytus in Phoenicia, then at Laodicea in Syria Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Apollinaris The Younger — ▪ Christian bishop Latin  Apollinarius   born c. 310 died c. 390       bishop of Laodicea who developed the heretical position concerning the nature of Christ called Apollinarianism. With his father, Apollinaris the Elder, he reproduced the Old… …   Universalium

• Apollinaris of Laodicea — Apollinaris, the Younger (died 390), was a bishop of Laodicea in Syria. He collaborated with his father Apollinaris the Elder in reproducing the Old Testament in the form of Homeric and Pindaric poetry, and the New Testament after the fashion of… …   Wikipedia

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