c. 112 · Source account
Publius, BarsimæUs, Barbelius, And His Sister Barba, Slain For The Name Of Jesus Christ About The Year 112.
Original historical wording. Source heading; not independently verified Earlier accounts express the book’s perspective on Christian continuity.
It is also stated that Publius, bishop of the church at Athens, a good and pious man, was slain for the name of Christ; likewise, Barsimæus, bishop of the church at Edessa, and with him, Barbelius and his sister Barba, who had been baptized by him; all of whom, steadfastly contending for the truth, obtained the martyrs’ crown. Compare Joh. Gysii Hist. Mart., fol. 15, col. 3, with the Introduction to the Martyrs Mirror of the Defenseless Christians, printed A. D. 1631, fol. 93, col. 1.
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PUBLIUS, BARSIMÆUS, BARBELIUS, AND HIS SISTER BARBA, SLAIN FOR THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST ABOUT THE YEAR 112.
First Part. · AN ACCOUNT OF THOSE WHO SUFFERED IN THE SECOND CENTURY.
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