The Canon and How Much Did Early Christians Refer to the New Testament?
(October 2006 version)
People have made lots of money selling books claiming early Christianity believed in a different Bible from today. It is not only the movie the Da Vinci Code, but other authors have made outrageous claims, based on the assumption that nobody really knows what early Christians believed anyway. Who could you tell what books early Christians recognized as scripture, without actually asking them? You could tell by observing what scriptural books they referred to when they wrote their religious letters, commentaries, and treatises. This is not a very good way, because they might consider some books scripture that they never happened to mention. (For example, if somebody tape-recorded most of your religious conversations, how often have you mentioned the book of Philemon?) Nevertheless, this method shows at a minimum some of what they accepted as scripture. Looking at the table below there are not many surprises. Note that books with few pages (in English) generally refer to only a few New Testament books, as one would expect. Early Christians referred to by name and quoted from every books of the New Testament, and they never referred to any other books as possibly being in the New Testament canon, with only a few exceptions, one of which, Tatian’s Diatessaron, was a harmony of the four gospels together that Syrians used. There were many other books out there, of Greek philosophy, paganism, and Gnostic works, but these were considered “poisons” or at the least “foreign food” to avoid. The red rows are persecutions of Christians during this time, and green rows are heresies or major controversies. Here is the legend.
W = Books and quotes mentioned by name or by writer J = Quotes mentioned as the words of Jesus/Savior I = Implied. ex: ‘14 letters of Paul” or “4 Gospels”
B = Mentioned as scripture, gospel, or by the apostle(s). Q = Quote of 1 or more verses. ½ = quote of ½ a verse
A = Allusion. 4G = Mention of 4 gospels, - = no reference blank = not researched yet
Writer |
Pages |
Date A.D. |
NT |
Gospels |
Mt |
Mk |
Lk |
Jn |
Ac |
Rm |
1C |
2C |
Ga |
Ep |
Pp |
Cl |
1Th |
2Th |
1Tm |
2Tm |
Tt |
Pm |
He |
Jm |
1P |
2P |
1J |
2J |
3J |
Jude |
Re |
Positive reference to other book after Christ that could be scripture |
Writer |
Nero & Domitian persecute Christians |
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50 and 95/96 |
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Nero & Domitian persecute Christians |
Clement of Rome |
16 ¼ |
97/98 |
- |
- |
J |
J |
½ |
- |
¼ |
Q |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
A |
- |
A |
- |
Q |
- |
Q |
Q |
Q |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
Clement of Rome |
Ignatius disciple of John (shortest version) |
13 |
c.100-117 |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
¼ |
A |
- |
W |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
¼ |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ignatius disciple of John (shortest version) |
Trajan persecutes Christians |
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107 |
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Trajan persecutes Christians |
Didache (Teaching of the Twelve Apostles) |
4 ¾ |
Before 125 |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Didache (Teaching of the Twelve Apostles) |
p46 70% of Paul+Heb in 1 ms. 1,680 verses |
|
100-150 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
p46 70% of Paul+Heb in 1 manuscript |
Apology of Aristides (Greek version) |
c.17 |
125 or138-161 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Apology of Aristides (Greek version) |
Quadratus of Athens fragment |
1/8 |
126 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Quadratus of Athens fragment |
Letter to Diognetus |
5 ¼ |
c.130 |
- |
W |
A |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Letter to Diognetus |
Hadrian persecutes Christians |
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118 & 134 |
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Hadrian persecutes Christians |
Letter of Barnabas |
12 ½ |
100-150 |
- |
- |
Q |
½ |
Q |
A |
A |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
A |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Letter of Barnabas |
Polycarp to the Philippians |
3 ½ |
100-155 |
- |
- |
Q |
½ |
Q |
- |
½ |
Q |
Q |
A |
¼ |
Q |
W |
- |
Q |
½ |
Q |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Polycarp to the Philippians |
Papias of Hierapolis, disciple of John |
2 |
130-150 |
- |
- |
W |
W |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
? |
- |
Papias of Hierapolis, disciple of John |
“Presbyters” (Papias?) |
½ |
-150 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
B |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
“Presbyters” (Papias?) |
Shepherd of Hermas |
46 ½ |
160 |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
Q |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
½ |
Q |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Shepherd of Hermas |
Justin Martyr |
137 |
138-165 |
W |
W |
J |
J |
J |
J |
A |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
Justin Martyr |
Evarestus’ Martyrdom of Polycarp |
5 |
c.169 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Evarestus’ Martyrdom of Polycarp |
Hegesippus |
2 ½ |
170 |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Hegesippus |
Dionysius of Corinth |
1/3 |
170 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Dionysius of Corinth |
Melito/Meleto of Sardis |
11 |
170-177/180 |
- |
- |
A |
B |
B |
- |
- |
- |
B |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
B |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
¼ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Melito/Meleto of Sardis |
Tatian, Encratite heretic, disciple of Justin |
18+86 |
died 172 |
- |
- |
Q |
Q |
Q |
Q |
- |
A |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tatian, Encratite heretic, disciple of Justin |
Tatian’s Diatessaron (The Four) |
|
170 A.D. |
- |
- |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tatian’s Diatessaron (The Four) |
Gnostic heresies become widespread |
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c.170 |
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Gnostic heresies become widespread |
Persecution of Marcus Aurelius |
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177 |
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Persecution of Marcus Aurelius |
Christians of Vienna and Lugdunum (Lyons) |
6 ½ |
177 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
J |
¼ |
¾ |
- |
A |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
Christians of Vienna and Lugdunum (Lyons) |
Claudius Apollinaris of Hierapolis |
½ |
177, 160-180 |
- |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Claudius Apollinaris of Hierapolis |
Athenagoras |
19 ½ |
177 |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
B |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Athenagoras |
p75 (Bodmer 14/15) 808 ½ verses |
|
175-225 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
p75 (Bodmer 14/15) |
Theophilus of Antioch |
32 |
168-181/188 |
- |
W |
Q |
- |
Q |
W |
Q |
Q |
Q |
Q |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
Shepherd of Hermas |
Theophilus of Antioch |
Irenaeus of Lyons, disciple of Polycarp |
262 |
182-188 |
W |
4G |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
W |
Q |
W |
¼ |
W |
W |
- |
A |
W |
Preaching of Peter, Hermas |
Irenaeus of Lyons, disciple of Polycarp |
Rhodon |
½ |
180 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Rhodon |
Passion of the Scillitan Martyrs |
¾ |
180-202 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Passion of the Scillitan Martyrs |
Maximus of Jerusalem |
5 |
185-196 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Maximus of Jerusalem |
Caius and the Muratorian Canon |
3 |
190-217 |
- |
4G |
I |
I |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
W |
- |
W |
W |
Some accept Apocalypse of Peter |
Caius and the Muratorian Canon |
Polycrates of Ephesus (Paschal Synod) |
½ |
196 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Polycrates of Ephesus (Paschal Synod) |
Sabellian heresies |
|
200 |
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Sabellian heresies |
Persecution of Septimus Severus |
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202 |
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Persecution of Septimus Severus |
Serapion of Antioch |
1/3 |
200-210 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X Gospel of Peter |
Serapion of Antioch |
Minucius Felix |
25 |
210 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Minucius Felix |
Apollonius of Ephesus (against Montanists) |
1 |
c.210 |
- |
- |
J |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Apollonius of Ephesus (Against Montanists) |
p45 Gospels+Acts in 1 ms. 833 verses |
|
200-225 |
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W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
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p45 Gospels+Acts in 1 manuscript |
Tertullian (Montanist) |
741 |
200-240 |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
Q |
Q |
W |
Q |
W |
A |
- |
W |
W |
- |
Tertullian (Montanist) |
Tertullian’s 5 Books Against Marcion |
194 |
207/8 |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
patched together Gal 3:15 & 4:3 |
Tertullian’s 5 Books Against Marcion |
Clement of Alexandria |
424 |
193-217/220 |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
B |
W |
W |
W |
B |
W |
W |
W |
- |
W |
Q |
W |
½ |
W |
W |
- |
W |
W |
Preaching of Peter, Hermas, Gospel of the Egyptians |
Clement of Alexandria |
Bardaisan/Bardesan of Syria |
11 ½ |
-224/232 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Bardaisan/Bardesan of Syria |
Asterius Urbanus (against Montanists) |
2 ¾ |
c.232 |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Asterius Urbanus (against Montanists) |
Hippolytus, disciple of Irenaeus |
225 |
222-235/6 |
W |
W |
J |
W |
J |
W |
Q |
W |
B |
W |
W |
B |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
Q |
½ |
- |
A |
- |
Q |
W |
W |
- |
- |
W |
W |
- |
Hippolytus, disciple of Irenaeus |
Maximim persecutes Christians |
|
235 |
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Maximim persecutes Christians |
Commodianus |
16 |
c.240 |
- |
- |
- |
A |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
Commodianus |
Julius Africanus |
9 |
232-245 |
- |
- |
W |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Julius Africanus |
Second Clement |
5 ¾ |
200-250 |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
Q |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Gospel of the Egyptians |
Second Clement |
Alexander of Cappadocia (Clem. A’.s pupil) |
¾ |
233-251 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Alexander of Cappadocia (Clem. A’.s pupil) |
Origen (heterodox teacher) |
622 |
225-254 |
W |
4G |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
W |
Q |
W |
? |
W |
- |
- |
W |
W |
~ Hermas (disputed) |
Origen |
Severe persecution by Decius - Gallus |
|
250-251 - 253 |
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Severe persecution by Decius and Gallus |
Novatian the schismatic |
38 ½ |
250/254-256/7 |
W |
- |
J |
- |
W |
W |
¾ |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
B |
B |
- |
- |
W |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Novatian the schismatic |
Valerian continues persecuting Christians |
|
253-260 |
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Valerian continues persecuting Christians |
Anonymous Treatise Against Novatian |
6 ½ |
c.248-258 |
- |
- |
J |
- |
J |
W |
- |
Q |
Q |
- |
- |
B |
B |
- |
- |
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- |
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Q |
½ |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
Anonymous Treatise Against Novatian |
Anonymous Treatise on Rebaptism |
11 |
c.248-258 |
W |
- |
- |
W |
W |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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W |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
Anonymous Treatise on Rebaptism |
Cyprian of Carthage |
270 |
c.246-258 |
- |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
A |
- |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
- |
W |
- |
Cyprian of Carthage |
Caldonius to Cyprian (letter 18) |
¾ |
c.246-256 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Caldonius to Cyprian (letter 18) |
Celerinus to Lucian (letter 20) |
1 ¼ |
c.246-256 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Celerinus to Lucian (letter 20) |
Lucian to Celerinus (letter 21) |
¾ |
c.246-256 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
- |
Lucian to Celerinus (letter 21) |
Moyses, et al. to Cyprian (letter 25) |
2 ½ |
c.246-256 |
- |
- |
J |
- |
- |
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B |
- |
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- |
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- |
- |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
½ |
- |
Moyses, et al. to Cyprian (letter 25) |
Cornelius to Cyprian (letters 45,47) |
1 ¼ |
c.246-256 |
- |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
Cornelius to Cyprian (letters 45,47) |
Maximus, et al. to Cyprian (ltr 49) |
¼ |
c.246-256 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
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- |
Maximus, et al. to Cyprian (ltr 49) |
Firmilian of Caesarea to Cyprian (74) |
7 ¼ |
c.246-256 |
- |
- |
J |
½ |
J |
J |
- |
Q |
B |
B |
W |
B |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Firmilian of Caesarea to Cyprian (74) |
Nemesianus, et al. to Cyprian (77) |
¾ |
c.246-256 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Nemesianus, et al. to Cyprian (77) |
Lucius and the brethren to Cyprian (78) |
½ |
c.246-256 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Lucius and the brethren to Cyprian (78) |
Felix & the rest of the martyrs to Cyprian (79) |
¼ |
c.246-256 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Felix & the rest of the martyrs to Cyprian (79) |
Theognostus of Alexandria |
½ |
260 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Theognostus of Alexandria |
Gregory Thaumaturgus (undisputed writings) |
28 ½ |
240-265 |
- |
- |
J |
Q |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
B |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
½ |
- |
Gregory Thaumaturgus (undisput. writings) |
Dionysius of Alexandria (Origenist) |
39 ½ |
246-256 |
- |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
B |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
W |
W |
W |
- |
* |
- |
Dionysius of Alexandria (Origenist) |
Seventh Council of Carthage (85 bishops) |
7 ¼ |
258 |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
J |
- |
B |
- |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Seventh Council of Carthage (85 bishops) |
Dionysius of Rome |
1 |
259-269 |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Dionysius of Rome |
Malchion |
2 ½ |
270 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Malchion |
Aurelian Persecution |
|
270 |
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Aurelian Persecution |
Pierius of Alexandria (fragment) |
½ |
275 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Pierius of Alexandria (fragment) |
Archelaus (against Manichaeans) |
56 |
262-278 |
W |
- |
J |
- |
J |
Q |
- |
Q |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
Q |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Archelaus (against Manichaeans) |
Diodorus (in Archelaus’ Disput. with Manes) |
2 ¾ |
262-278 |
W |
W |
J |
½ |
Q |
- |
- |
W |
- |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Diodorus (Archelaus’ Disput. with Manes) |
Anatolius of Alexandria (mathematician) |
7 ½ |
270-280 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Anatolius of Alexandria (mathematician) |
Theonas of Alexandria |
3 |
282-300 |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Theonas of Alexandria |
Alexander of Lycopolis Of the Manichaeans |
12 |
301 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Alexander of Lycopolis Of the Manichaeans |
Arnobius Against the Heathen |
126 ½ |
297-303 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Arnobius Against the Heathen |
Victorinus of Petau in Austria |
18 ½ |
martyred 304 |
W |
4G |
W |
B |
W |
W |
A |
W |
B |
- |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
Victorinus of Petau in Austria |
Phileas of Thmuis, Egypt |
2 ½ |
martyred 307 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Phileas of Thmuis, Egypt |
Pamphilus disciple of Pierius |
2 ¾ |
309 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Pamphilus disciple of Pierius |
Diocletian persecutes Christians |
|
284, 303-305 |
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Diocletian persecutes Christians |
Peter of Alexandria |
16 ½ |
285-310/1 |
- |
- |
J |
- |
- |
J |
½ |
½ |
- |
A |
- |
Q |
W |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Peter of Alexandria |
Methodius of Olympus and Patara |
86 ½ |
260-312 |
- |
W |
J |
½ |
Q |
Q |
Q |
B |
W |
B |
W |
W |
½ |
A |
W |
- |
Q |
- |
A |
- |
A |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
Methodius of Olympus and Patara |
Alexander of Alexandria (Origenist) |
12 |
313-326 |
- |
- |
J |
- |
J |
W |
- |
W |
W |
Q |
W |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
W |
½ |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Q |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Alexander of Alexandria (Origenist) |
Licinius persecutes Christians in the east |
|
315-323 |
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Licinius persecutes Christians in the east |
Lactantius, tutor of Constantine ’s son |
305 ½ |
315-325/330 |
W |
- |
Q |
A |
Q |
W |
A |
A |
- |
- |
- |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
A |
- |
- |
A |
½ |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
Lactantius, tutor of Constantine’s son |
Poem on the Passion of the Lord |
1 |
315-325/330 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Poem on the Passion of the Lord |
Council of Ancyra (about 12 bishops) |
3 1/3 |
314 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Council of Ancyra (about 12 bishops) |
Council of Neocaesarea (Basil and others) |
1 1/3 |
c.315 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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