Musanus

Musanus

Musanus was an early Christian writer mentioned briefly by Eusebius in his Church History as the author of a book, extant in his time, against the Encratites.[1] Jerome, probably based on Eusebius, also wrote about him in De Viris Illustribus (c. 31[2]).

References

  1. ^ Eusebius. "28". Musanus and His Writings.. IV. http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/250104.htm. 
  2. ^ Musanus by Jerome

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