Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Theodotus, patriarch of Antioch Theodotus (18), patriarch of Antioch, a.d. 420-429 (Clinton, F. R. ii. 552). He succeeded Alexander, under whom the long-standing schism at Antioch had been healed, and followed his lead in replacing the honoured name of Chrysostom on the diptychs of the church. He is described by Theodoret, at one time one … Continue reading “Theodotus, patriarch of Antioch”

Theodotus of Byzantium Theodotus (4) of Byzantium. Eusebius (H. E. v. 27) has preserved extracts from a treatise directed against the heresy of Artemon, who taught that our Lord had been mere man. Theodoret (Haer. Fab. ii. 5) says that this treatise was called the Little Labyrinth; and the author was doubtless Caius of Rome, … Continue reading “Theodotus of Byzantium”

Theodotus of Ancyra, Saint Martyr. On 18 May the Roman Martyrology says: “At Ancyra, in Galatia, the martyr Saint Theodotus and the saintly virgins Thecusa, his aunt, Alexandra, Claudia, Faina, Euphrasia, Matrona, and Julitta”, etc. They are mentioned in all the menologies, and Theodotus has a special feast on 7 June (Nilles, “Kal. man.”, I, … Continue reading “Theodotus of Ancyra, Saint”

Theodotus, martyr at Ancyra Theodotus (9), May 18, martyr at Ancyra in Galatia in Diocletian’s persecution. The narrative of his martyrdom is intermingled with that of the Seven Virgins of Ancyra. Theodotus was a devout dealer in provisions. THEOTECNUS, the apostate from Christianity, was sent with ample power to enforce conformity to the imperial edicts, … Continue reading “Theodotus, martyr at Ancyra”

Theodotus, bishop of Laodicea Theodotus (11), bp. of Laodicea in Syria Prima, claimed as a zealous advocate of Arian doctrines by Arius in writing to Eusebius of Nicomedia (Theod. H. E. i. 5; v. 7). Eusebius gives him a high character for skill as a physician of both body and soul, remarkable for kindness, sympathy, … Continue reading “Theodotus, bishop of Laodicea”

Theodotus (, God-given = Johanan ), one of the, three messengers sent by Nicanor to Judas Maccabseus to negotiate peace (2Ma 14:19). B.C. cir. 162. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Theodotus THEODOTUS.1. One of the messengers sent by Nicanor to Judas Maccabus (2Ma 14:19). 2. The author of a plot to assassinate … Continue reading “Theodotus”

Theodotion, otherwise Theodotus Theodotion, otherwise Theodotus (so Suidas s.v. ), author of the Greek version of the O.T. which followed, as those of Aquila and Symmachus preceded, that of the LXX in Origen’s columnar arrangements of the versions. Of his personality even less is known than of either of the other two translators. The earliest … Continue reading “Theodotion, otherwise Theodotus”

Theodotion is the name of one of the Greek translators of the Old Test. after the time of the Septuagint (q.v.). According to Epiphanius (De Pond. et Mens. c. 17, 19), he was a native of Sinope, in Pontus, and for a time sided with the Marcionites, but left them afterwards and became a Jew. … Continue reading “Theodotion”

Theodotians a name given to the MONARCHIANS SEE MONARCHIANS (q.v.), from their founder, Theodotus (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Theodosius of Syria Theodosius (20), a celebrated solitary of Syria contemporary with Theodoret, born at Antioch of a rich and noble family. Abandoning his worldly possessions, he dwelt in a hut in a forest on the mountain above the city of Rhosus, where he practised the severest self-discipline, loading his neck, loins, and wrists with … Continue reading “Theodosius of Syria”