In 376 epiphanius, chief bishop of cyprus, published, in three books, an historical encyclopedia of heretical sects, with the arguments, chiefly scriptural, needed to counter them, and called it the panarion medicine chest. Epiphanius, bishop of constantia the old salamis of cyprus, was b. In the editions of the panarion each heresy is numbered in order. The festival itself celebrates not just the theophany of jesus to the gentiles but in particular among orthodox christians, his adult baptism by john the baptistthe holy. For with the advent of the christ, the succession of the princes from judah, who reigned until the christ himself, ceased. Epiphanius, bishop of salamis on cyprus from about 367 until 402, was a witness to and participant in the troubled era after the council of nicaea. On his return to judea he founded a monastery at besanduk and was ordained to the priesthood. Necessarily much of the information in this great compilation varies in value. The panarion of epiphanius of salamis books ii and iii.
He afterwards lived for some time in egypt, also among monks, and founded, after his return to palestine, a monastery in his native town, of which lie became abbot. Epiphanius of salamis, selected passages 1990 could be termed a modern epitome of the panarion. As in 392, twelve years before his death, he was an aged man, we may conjecturally date his birth between 310 and 320. Epiphanius of salamis panarion migne pg xli author. Epiphanius of salamis lived in cyprus during the 4th century. If you wish to study 4th century christianity, specifically heretical movements, then one indispensable book is the panarion of epiphanius of salamis.
Oct, 2015 in the editions of the panarion each heresy is numbered in order. It renders those passages which describe sects but omits epiphanius refutations. The work has recently been translated into english for the first time the only complete translation in a modern language. Against heresies, is the most important of the works of epiphanius of salamis d. Saint epiphanius of salamis about 315 to 403 ce was a hardline defender of orthodox christianity. And yet, five texts denouncing any use of images have been attributed to him. The panarion reflects the character of epiphanius and his method of working. His panarion, or medicine chest, is an historical encyclopedia of ideas and movements he considered heretical, and of the replies christians ought to make to them. Epiphanius of salamis, weights and measures 1935 tertullian home page frank williams, translator, the panarion of epiphanius of salamis, nag hammadi and manichaean studies, vol. He is thus an older contemporary of a famous pair, jerome and rufinus, both born in the neighborhood of 340, the latter dying in 410 while the former lived until 420. Epiphanius of salamis, weights and measures 1935 pp. The panarion of epiphanius of salamis, books ii and iii. He gained a reputation as a strong defender of orthodoxy.
This volume, books ii and iii of the panarion, is chiefly concerned. He is best known for composing the panarion, a very. Apr 27, 2020 saint epiphanius of constantia, born c. The panarion of epiphanius of salamis book i sects 146 second edition, revised and expanded. His chief target was the teachings of origen, a major theologian in the eastern church whom he considered more a greek philosopher than a christian. The panarion of epiphanius of salamis, book i sects 146 frank williams, translator, 1987 e. The panarion of epiphanius of salamis book one, books two and three excerpts. The collection of homilies traditionally ascribed to a saint epiphanius, bishop are dated in the late fifth or sixth century and are not connected by modern scholars with epiphanius of salamis. Volume ii of frank williams translation contains books ii and iii of the panarion and a short treatise on faith. This work is divided into three books comprising in all seven volumes and treating eighty heresies. Frank williams offers the only full translation of epiphanius in a modern language.
He is considered a saint and a church father by both the orthodox and roman catholic churches. Epiphanius of salamis was bishop of salamis, cyprus, at the end of the 4th century. Many products that you buy can be obtained using instruction manuals. Second, revised edition nag hammadi and manichaean studies 9789004228412 by frank williams and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Dictionary of christian biography and literature to the. This volume, books ii and iii of the panarion, is chiefly concerned with the sects contemporary with him, the arian, manichaean and others. But this is little more than a compilation of the various epitomes prefixed by epiphanius to the various volumes of the panarion, and it is the opinion of karl holl that the was put in its present form by someone else. This work is divided into three books comprising in all seven volumes and treating. The images of saint epiphanius and the virgin mary are from mosaics in the cathedral of saint sophia in kyiv, ukraine. Much of his early lifetime was spent with the monks of egypt, among whom he not only acquired a burning zeal for. Epiphanius, saint, bishop of constantia in cyprus, approximately 310403. He is best known for composing the panarion, a very large compendium of the heresies up to his own time. Book ii and iii nag hammadi and manichaean studies bks. Oct, 2017 the panarion of epiphanius of salamis book one, books two and three excerpts. Book i sects 146, by epiphanius, epiphanius of salamis, translated by frank williams, 1987 isbn 9004079262 p xi the more famous monastery of epiphanius near thebes, egypt was founded by an anchorite named epiphanius towards the end of the sixth century. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. He is considered a saint and a church father by both the.
Some readers desired to have a detailed work on this question, and epiphanius composed 3747 the panarion or medicine chest, i. Born at besanduk, near eleutheropolis, in judea, after 310. Book i sects 146 nag hammadi and manichaean studies frank williams on. His reputation for learning prompted his nomination and installation as bishop of salamis on cyprus in 367. Epiphanius, monastic founder and bishop of salamis o. This is the only full translation of epiphanius in a modern language. These are the only translations of epiphanius in a modern language. Epiphanius of salamis encyclopedia volume catholic. Archimandrite christophoros tsiakkas graduate of the university of athens heresy and orthodoxy have been much discussed terms in theological studies from ancient times to the present day and various opinions and beliefs have been expressed on them.
Aug 25, 2016 epiphanius of salamis was bishop of salamis, cyprus, at the end of the 4th century. Jan 01, 1987 epiphanius, monastic founder and bishop of salamis on cyprus for almost 40 years of the fourth century, threw heart and soul into the controversies of the time and produced the panarion or medicine chest, an historical encyclopedia of sects and heresies and their refutations. The panarion of epiphanius of salamis by frank williams, 9780884143, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Epiphanius, bishop of salamis on cyprus from about 3. Buy the panarion of epiphanius of salamis, books ii and iii. He is best known for composing the panarion, a very large compendium of the heresies up to his own time, full of quotations that are often the only. He is best known for composing the panarion, a very large compendium of the heresies up to his own time, full of quotations that are often the only surviving fragments of these texts. Epiphanius of salamis author of against heresies the. Ambrose and the usurpation of arbogastes and eugenius. Matthias loy, the augsburg confession columbus, ohio. It thus describes the thought of the fourth century church, and includes a number of source documents, many of them found only here. Frank williams the panarion of epiphanius of salamis book 1. In early christian heresiology, the panarion to which 16thcentury latin translations gave the name adversus haereses latin. Much of his early lifetime was spent with the monks of egypt, among whom he not only acquired a burning zeal.
Epiphanius, bishop of salamis a dictionary of early. Check out the other great catholic podcasts at the starquest. Nevertheless, in modern times there is a surprisingly prevalent misreading of his panarion 29. In early christian heresiology, the panarion koine greek. In orthodox christianity, the ancient tradition of the sanctification of the waters at the festival of epiphany 5th and 6th of january is marked throughout the world by the popular custom of diving for the cross. Born into a hellenized jewish family, epiphanius became an expert in the languages needed to understand scripture. He is considered a saint and a church father by both the eastern orthodox and catholic churches. Epiphanius has a rather broad understanding of heresy as he includes hellenistic paganism, various sects of judaism pharisees, sadducees, essenes and barbarian religion scythianism as heresies. Epiphanius, monastic founder and bishop of salamis on cyprus for almost 40 years of the fourth century, threw heart and soul into the controversies of the time and produced the panarion or medicine chest, an historical encyclopedia of sects and heresies and their refutations. In the ancoratus epiphanius confines himself to a list of heresies. He is a father of the church known for his determined fight against heresy. Epiphanius didnt write about a prechristian jesus the. Just to refresh the memory of some of us who do not come fresh from work upon him, epiphanius was born about 315 and died a.
The panarion of epiphanius of salamis, book ii and iii. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Epiphanius ca 315403, bishop of salamis cyprus, was a strong defender of orthodoxy, known for combating during the troubled era in the christian church following the council of nicaea ecclesiastical life. Panarion adversus haereses excerpts on the council of nicaea bishop epiphanius of salamis wrote a huge work in 3 books cataloguing 80 heresies. Epiphanius of salamis, panarion, heresy, church fathers collection opensource language english. Frank williams the panarion of epiphanius of salamis book. Second, revised edition nag hammadi and manichaean studies 2nd revised ed. Saint epiphanius of constantia bishop of salamis britannica. The book is chiefly concerned with the sects contemporary with epiphanius, the arian, manichaean and others. His chief target was the teachings of origen, a major theologian. While very young he followed the monastic life in egypt. Epiphanius, monastic founder and bishop of salamis on. The panarion of epiphanius of salamis, book i sects 146, frank williams, translator, 1987 e.