Melito of Sardis on Tyranny and the Reign of Marcus Aurelius

The article examines perceptions of tyranny in Melito’s <i>On Pascha</i> and <i>Apology</i>, both written under Marcus Aurelius (161–180). This is the first systematic treatment of a key theme in Melito, approached not only from a theological perspective but also in the conte...

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Main Author: Chrysovalantis Kyriacou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-05-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/6/689