Paul the Persian

Paul the Persian

"Paul the Persian" was a sixth century Nestorian philosopher from Dershahr, Persia.

Bar Hebraeus mentions him to be living during the time of Patriarch Ezekiel (567-580 C.E.), writing that he was well versed in ecclesiastical and philosophical matters.

He is later to have said to have converted to Zoroastrianism.

References

* [http://www.iranica.com/articles/supp4/PaulthePersian.html Encyclopedia Iranica: Paul the Persian]

ee also

*List of Iranian scientists and scholars


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