Fourth Century Christianity

The following chart is a continuation of the chart of Syriac authors until approximately 451, extending the chart to 754.

For more information on Syriac authors, see The Center for the Study of Christianity’s Comprehensive Bibliography on Syriac Christianity.

G = Group the writer is associated with

D = Daysanism
M = Monophysite
Ma = Malkite
N = Nestorian
S = Secular
Z = Zoroastrian

Name	Dates	Writings	G	Bibliographic Reference
Peter the Priest of Edessa	c. 490	Memre and hymns in praise of St. Ephraim		Barsoum, 245
Isaac the Great of Antioch	d. c. 491	Daily Supplications Sugithos Madrashos Around 200 memre		Baumstark, 63-65 Barsoum, 246-250 Wright, 51-54 Mathews
Aqaq/Akakios	d. 496	Treatise on faith 3 treatises on fasting		Baumstark, 109
Narsai of Ma’althaya, of Edessa and Nisibis		Hymns and other metrical compositions Commentaries on Joshua, Judges, Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, the twelve minor prophets, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel 360 metrical discourses Liturgy Expositions of the order of celebrating the Eucharist and of baptism Paraenetic and funeral sermons Book On the Corruption of Morals	N	Baumstark, 109-113 Wright, 58-59
Mari the Persian of Beth Hardasher		Commentary on Daniel Treatise against the magi of Nisibis	N	Wright, 51,59
Acacius the Catholicos of Seleucia	fl. c. 484-496	Discourses on fasting and the faith Discourses against the Monophysites Translation of Elisha’s treatise on faith	N	Wright, 59-60
Micah of Lashom		Discourses The Five Reasons of the Mautebhe	N	Wright, 60
Yazidadh of Edessa		Book of collectanea (lukkate)	N	Wright, 61
Ara of Edessa		Treatise against the magi/Persian priesthood Treatise against the followers of Bardaisan (entitled The Beetles)	N	Baumstark, 57 Wright, 61
Polycarp the Chorepiscopus of Mabug	fl. 500-508	Translation of the Bible from Greek to Syriac (“Philoxenian translation”)		Barsoum, 250-251
Stephen bar Sudayli of Edessa	c. 510	Mystical commentaries on the Torah and Psalms The Book of Hierotheus		Baumstark, 167 Barsoum, 251-252 Wright, 76-77
Simon (the Potter) the Deacon of Antioch	d. 514	Religious poetry		Baumstark, 158-159 Barsoum, 252-253
John Rufus (the Antiochan) the Bishop of Mayoma, of Palestine	c. 515	80 chronicles and narratives	M	Baumstark, 184 Barsoum, 253-254
Joshua the Stylite of Edessa	c. 515	Chronicle of the Persian War	M	Barsoum, 254-255 Wright, 77-78
Jacob of Sarug	d. 521	Numerous memre/poems Madroshos, sughithos 43 surviving letters 11 festal homilies A prayer of peace Shubohos (prose hymns) An order for Baptism Biographies on Daniel of Jalsh and Hannina	M	Baumstark, 148-158 Barsoum, 255-261 Wright, 67-72
Philoxenus of Mabug	d. 523	Translation of the Bible (508) An anaphora An order of baptism for dying infants Commentaries on the Gospels and both Testaments Sermons and 13 homilies on the Christian life and character 3 liturgies Prayers Letters Treatise On the Trinity and the Incarnation (one in three discourses and the other in ten discourses) Treatise on “the incarnation and suffering of one Person of the Trinity” 6 treatises against the Nestorians (only two extant) 13 treatises against the Chalcedonians (only two extant) Treatise containing his belief and a refutation of heresies Treatise distinguishing the heresies of Mani, Marcion, Eutyches, Deodorus and Nestorius Treatise against Habib al-‘Attar (the druggist) 13 treatises on the perfection of Christian life 4 Confessions of Faith Discourse on the unity of the two natures of Christ Discourse on the man who violates excommunication by the priests of his own will Discourse on how a man should explain his belief Discourse on the unity of the body of Christ Discourse against the Nestorians and Eutychians Discourses on monastic regulations, the fear of God, humility, repentance, prayer, how to remedy the whims of the soul, virginity, tonsure, a discussion with brethren monks, the tranquility of worship, the monastery, organization and aphorism		Baumstark, 141-144 Barsoum, 262-270 Wright, 14, 72-76
Simon the Abbot of the Monastery of Beth Licinius (Liqin)		Translation of the Psalms from Greek to Syriac Commentary on some of the Psalms		Barsoum, 270-271
Paul the Bishop of al-Raqqa (Callinicus), of Edessa	c. 528	Translations of the writings of Severus of Antioch	M	Barsoum, 271-272 Wright, 94-95
Mara of Amid and Seleucia	d. 529	Commentary on the Gospels Several books in Greek		Barsoum, 272-273 Wright, 83
Aploris/Aplolaris(?) of Edessa		Tripartite historical romance (c. 502-532)		Wright, 99-100
Sergius of Rish ‘Ayna (Theodosiopolis)	d. 536	Discourse on faith (c. 485-488 – lost) Treatises on logic Treatise on negation and affirmation Treatise on the causes of the universe according to Aristotle Treatise on genus, species and individuality Treatise on the purpose of Aristotle’s writings Treatise on the action and influence of the moon Book on de Simplicium Medicamentorum Translations from Greek to Syriac	M	Barsoum, 273-274 Wright, 88-93
John bar Cursus the Bishop of Tella	d. 538	48 canons to the monks of his monastery 27 canons of commandments and exhortations for the clery Confession of faith Commentary on the Trisagion	M	Baumstark, 174 Barsoum, 274-276 Wright, 81-83
Severus of Antioch	d. 538	2 treatises refuting Niphalius, the Alexandrian monk Philalethes and a defense thereof Book against Bishop John Grammaticus of Caesarea, the Malkite 2 books refuting Julian the Phantasiast, bishop of Halicarnassus Treatise against Sergius Grammaticsu, the Eutychian Treatise against John of Scythopolise, the Malkite priest Treatise against Philixismus Treatise against the Manicheans Treatise against the covenant of Lamphytius Treatise against Alexander Letter to the patricians Paul and Aphiun against Eutychian heresy and a dialogue for Anstas 295 ma’ithos (anthems/hymns) A liturgy, an order for the Benediction of the Chalice, and order for Baptism and the Benediction of water at the Epiphany and supplications Commentary of the Gospel of Luke Commentary of the apocalypse of Ezekiel Homiliae Cathedrales (125 homilies) Letters (around 3,800)		Barsoum, 276-289
John bar Aphtonia of Seleucia and Qenneshrin	d. 538	Commentary on Song of Songs Treatise on the Orthodox doctrine submitted to Emperor Justinian 5 ma’nithos Hymns and antiphons Biography of Severus of Antioch	M	Barsoum, 289-290 Wright, 83-85
Simon the Bishop of Beth Arsham	d. 540	An anaphora/liturgy Letter entitled On Barsauma and the Sect of the Nestorians Letter to Simon, abbot of Gabbula, on the persecution of the Christians at Jajran by Dhu Nuwas, kind of al-Yaman in 523/4 Other letters of the Faith Books and treatises refuting heresies	M	Barsoum, 290-291 Wright, 79-81
Simon of Rish ‘Ayna, of Constantinople		Treatise against the Dyophysites		Barsoum, 292
Oecumenius the Count		Commentary on the apocalypse of John		Barsoum, 293
Thomas the Bishop of Germanicia	d. 542	Letters	M	Barsoum, 293
Zachariah the Rhetor of Lesbos		Profane and ecclesiastical history from 450-491 Biographies of Severus of Antioch, Isaac the Ascetic, Peter, bishop of Mayuma and Thomas, bishop of Ausana (the latter is lost)	M	Baumstark, 183-184 Barsoum, 293-294 Wright, 107-108
Daniel of Selah and Tell Mawzalt		Commentaries on the Psalms and Ecclesiastes (c. 542) Treatises on the Egyptian plagues	M	Baumstark, 179-180 Barsoum, 294-296 Wright, 159-160
John II the Abbot of the Monastery of Qenneshrin		Biography of Severus of Antioch (544)		Barsoum, 296
Thomas of Edessa	d. 544	Treatise on the feasts of Christmas and Epiphany Refutation of astrology Funeral sermons		Baumstark, 121-122 Pearse
Kyros (Qijore) of Edessa		homilies	N	Baumstark, 122
Elijah the Monk		Biography of John bar Cursus		Barsoum, 297
Theodore the Bishop of Merv		“a solution of the ten questions of Sergius [of Rish ‘Ayna]” Commentary of Psalms Metrical history of Mar Eugenius and his companions		Baumstark, 122 Wright, 119-120
Gabriel of Hormizdsher		Two books against the Manichees and Chaldaeans Commentaries on Scripture passages		Baumstark, 122 Wright, 120-121
Moses of Agel	d. c. 550	Glaphyra (Mysteries) (fragments extant) Translation into Syriac of the story of Joseph the Righteous and his wife	M	Barsoum, 297 Baumstark, 160-161 Wright, 112-113
John Sabha	f. 550	Sermons Letters	N	Wright, 109-110
Mar Aba the Catholicos of Seleucia	r. 536-552	Commentaries, homilies, epistles, translations and canons	N	Baumstark, 119-120 Wright, 116-118
Abraham of Kashkar, of Hazzah		Treatise on the monastic life		Wright, 118-119
Elisa bar Quzbaje of Nisibis		Treatise against Monophysites Exegetical work on the Old Testament Continued translations of Theodore of Mopsuestia’s works Commentary on Paul’s letters Work on the founding of the school of Nisibis On the Martyrs Acknowledgements on the liturgical practices on the closing of the Eucharist Memre	N	Baumstark, 114-115
Abraham de Bet Rabban of Nisibis	d. 566/567	Commentaries on books of the OT Letters History of the founding of the school of Nisibis Memre, madrashos	N	Baumstark, 115 Wright, 114
Johanan of Nisibis		Commentaries on books of the OT A work against Jews, Magi and Monophysites Memre	N	Baumstark, 115-116 Wright, 114-115
Joseph Huzaya of Nisibis		Treatise on Syriac grammar	N	Baumstark, 116-117 Wright, 115-116
Hannana of Hebhaiyabh, of Nisibis		Commentaries, expositions and other various writings	N	Baumstark, 127 Wright, 124-127
Joseph of Hazza		Various writings	N	Wright, 128-129
Anonymous Syrian Monk		Historical collection comprised of 12 books		Barsoum, 298
Paul of Nisibis	d. 571	Disputation Against the Caesar	N	Baumstark, 120-121
Bodh of Persia (India)		Discourses on the faith Discourses against the Manichees and Marcionites Book of Greek questions (Aleph Migin) Translation of Kalilah and Dimnah (collection of Indian tales)	N	Baumstark, 124-125 Wright, 123-124
Abudemeh of Takrit	d. 575	Book of definitions of logical matters Treatises Grammar based on the Greek method	M	Barsoum, 299 Wright, 97-98
Sergius the Ascetic Monk of Nicaea	c. 577	Treatise refuting his opponent John the Lame		Barsoum, 299-300
Jacob Baradaeus of Constantinople and Alexandria	d. 578	An anaphora Letters Creed/confession of faith Homily for the feast of Annunciation	M	Barsoum, 300-301 Wright, 85-88
Quryaqos of Tella		Supplications		Barsoum, 301-302
Sergius bar Karya of Harran	d. c. 580	Translation into Syriac the biography of Severus of Antioch Treatise on the Holy Chrism 10 canons on excommunicated clergy	M	Barsoum, 302 Baumstark, 184-185
Paul II the Patriach of Antioch, of Alexandria and Antioch	d. 581	Letters and a treatise		Barsoum, 302
Cyrus the Priest of Batnan, of Edessa	d. c. 582	Profane and ecclesiastical history from 565-582		Barsoum, 303
Qura (Kyros) of Edessa		Writings of church history	M	Baumstark, 182-183
John of Ephesus, of Amid and Constantinople	d. 587	Ecclesiastical History from the time of Julius Caesar to 585 (portions extant) Biographies of Eastern saints Book on the persecution started by the Malkites against the church in 537 Letters	M	Barsoum, 304-309 Baumstark, 181-182 Wright, 102-107
Abraham of Kashkar, of Nisibis (Mt. Izla)	d. 588	Rules for monks	N	Baumstark, 130-131 Wright, 119
Paul the Persian of Dershar		Treatise on logic	Z?	Wright, 122
Meshihazekha (Ishozekha/Zekhaisho) of Mt. Izla		Ecclesiastical history	N	Baumstark, 204 Wright, 130-131
Peter III of al-Ragga (Callinicus)	d. 591	Book of four treatises against Damian, patriarch of Alexandria An anaphora Treatise against the Tritheists Letters Metrical homily	M	Barsoum, 309-310 Wright, 113-114
Abraham of Nephtar		8 discourses	N	Barsoum, 131-132 Baumstark, 111-112 Wright, 131-132
Babai bar Nesib(h)naja of Mt. Izla		Memre and Tesbihat	N	Baumstark, 132
Ishoyahb I of Arzon	d. 596	Treatises, apology, canons and epistles	N	Baumstark, 126 Wright, 129-130
Abraham bar Qardaha of Nisibis		Memre, eulogies, homilies and letters	N	Baumstark, 127
Julian II of Antioch	d. 595	Commentary on the work of Peter III (portions extant)		Barsoum, 310-311
Abraham of Amid	d. 598	Translation of liturgy of Serugius, bishop of Samosata		Translation of liturgy of Serugius, bishop of Samosata
John the Chanter of Qenneshrin	d. c. 600	Ma’nithos		Barsoum, 311
Sabhrisho of Lashom and Nisibis	d. 604	Ecclesiastical history	N	Baumstark, 128 Wright, 133-134
Dadhisho the Abbot of the Convent on Mt. Izla	d. 604	Treatise on the monastic life On Silence in Body and in Spirit Discourse, funeral sermons and epistles	N	Baumstark, 130 Wright, 131
Gregorius I of Seleucia	d. 608	Nestorian confession Canonization of the authority of Theodore of Mopsuestia	N	Baumstark, 128
Gregorius of Kaskar		Monastic/ascetic works	N	Baumstark, 128
Bad(h)oga Michael of Nisibis		Questions of the Bible text Treatises Collection of definitions	N	Baumstark, 129
Nathaniel of Sirzor		Commentary on Psalms Translations	N	Baumstark, 129
Bar ‘Id(h)ta	d. 611	Monastic history	N	Baumstark, 203 Wright, 131-132
Simeon Barkaya of Beth Garmai		Chronicle	N	Baumstark, 135 Wright, 132-133
Rufina the Silver Merchant of Antioch(?)	Dates	Treatise entitled The Destruction of the Spider’s Web Woven by Leontius of Jerusalem		Barsoum, 312
Simon the Priest of Edessa		Commentary on the third, sixth and eighth chapters of Genesis Treatise on the return of the Jews from Babylonian captivity Treatise on the weeks of the Prophet Daniel		Barsoum, 312
Sergius the Stylite of Horns		Treatise addressing a Jew		Barsoum, 312-313
Paul the Metropolitan of Tella		Translation into Syriac of the Hexapla Completed the Books of Kings in 616 Translation of Severus of Antioch’s order of Baptism An order of Baptism and a liturgy	M	Barsoum, 313-315 Baumstark, 186-188 Wright, 14-16
Thomas the Deacon		Assisted Paul of Tella translate the book of Daniel into Syriac		Barsoum, 315
Paul the Metropolitan of Edessa		Translated hymns of Severus of Antioch and others (619) Translated Gloria in Exclesis Deo	M	Barsoum, 315-316 Baumstark, 190
Quraqs the Metropolitan of Amid	d. 623	6 canons		Barsoum, 316
Anba Paul of Cyprus		Translated the theological works of Gregory the Theologian (624)		Barsoum, 316
Thomas of Harkel, of Mabug and Alexandria		Harklean version of the NT (616) A liturgy	M	Barsoum, 317-318 Baumstark, 188-189 Wright, 16
Bab(h)ai the Great/the Elder of Nisibis	d. 628	Commentaries on the Scripture, Virgin Mary, St. John and feasts of the year On the reasons for celebrating Palm Sunday and the festival of the holy cross Discourse on the union Exposition on Evagrius’ Centuries Exposition of the discourses of the monk Mark Rules for novices Canon for monks Letters to Joseph Hazzaya History of Diodore of Tarsus and his followers On Matthew the wanderer, Abrahan of Nisibis and Gabriel Katraya Biography of his contemporary George Hymns	N	Baumstark, 137-139 Wright, 167-169
Athanasius I Gamolo of Antioch	d. 631	Three letters Discourse including the biography of Severus of Antioch	M	Barsoum, 318-319 Baumstark, 185-186
Severus the Bishop of Samosata	d. c. 643	Liturgy		Barsoum, 319
Thomas the Priest of Batnan		History from 512-641		Barsoum, 320 Baumstark, 247
’Emaues the Priest		Ephramite ode on the resurrection of the dead		Barsoum, 320
John I/III of the Sedros the Patriarch of Antioch	d. 648	Letters Supplicatory prayers (sedros/husoyos) Doctrinal treatise	M	Barsoum, 320-322 Baumstark, 243-245 Wright, 139
Marutha of Takrit	d. 649	Commentary on the Gospels Festal homilies Treatise against Nestorianism (lost) Letter to the Patriarch John A liturgy and supplicatory prayer The life of Abudemeh Supplicatory prose hymns discourses	M	Barsoum, 322-323 Baumstark, 245 Wright, 136-137
John the Metropolitan of Busra	d. 650	Liturgy		Barsoum, 323
Andrew the Priest of Jerusalem		Commentaries on the Scriptures Discourse on the death and funeral of the Virgin Mary		Barsoum, 324
John the Ascetic of Naqar, of Edessa		Testimonies about Baptism and the partaking in Holy Sacraments		Barsoum, 324
Ishoyabh III of Hedhaiyabh	d. c. 658	Refutation of (Heretical) Opinions Discourses, hymns, exhortation, letters Hudhra (service book for Sundays) History of monk Ishosabhran	N	Baumstark, 197-200 Wright, 171-174
Denha I the Maphryono of Takrit	d. 659	Biography of Marutha	M	Barsoum, 325
Janurin the Kandidatos of Amid		Translation into Syriac of 17 poems by Gregory Nanzianzen (665)	M	Barsoum, 325 Baumstark, 259 Wright, 156
Severus Sabukht of Qenneshrin	d. 667	Treatise on the weeks of Daniel 2 letters to Sergius, abbot of the Monastery of Khanushia, with commentary on two discourses by Gregory Nanzianzen on the Son and Holy Spirit		Barsoum, 325-328 Baumstark, 246-247 Wright, 137-139
Ithalaha the Monk of Mar of Zakka (near Callicinus) or Ithalaha of Nineveh		Questions of the Nestorians and the Refutation of their Opinions about the Orthodox Scholion on the order of Gregory Nanzianzen’s discourses		Barsoum, 328
Jonah the Bishop of Tell Mawzawlt		Letter	M	Barsoum, 329 Baumstark, 259
Severus the Bishop of Antioch(?)		Letter and treatise		Barsoum, 329
Sabroy the Malphono of Beth Shahaq (near Nineveh)		Dialogue and 3 treatises	M	Barsoum, 329-330 Baumstark, 245-246
The Rabbans Ram Yeshu of Beth Shahaq and Gabriel of St. Matthew		Wrote the Basilica with father, Sabroy (anthem sung when king/prince is attending the church service) Choir canticles Service book	M	Barsoum, 330 Baumstark, 245-246
Micah of Beth Garmai		Ecclesiastical history and memre	N	Baumstark, 207-208
Elias of Merv		Catena partum on the Gospels Commentaries and letters Ecclesiastical history (no longer extant)	N	Baumstark, 208 Wright, 179-180
George I of Kaphra, of Hedhaiyabh	d. 680	Homilies, hymns and prayers Epistola dogmatica	N	Baumstark, 208-209 Wright, 178-179
Severus II bar Mashqa the Patriarch	d. 681	Letter and some husoyos	M	Barsoum, 330-331 Baumstark, 256
Athanasius II of Balad	d. 686	Translations Public letter to Christians Supplicatory prayers and prayers for the dead	M	Barsoum, 331-333 Baumstark, 256-257 Wright, 154-156
Abraham II al-Sayyad	d. 686	Liturgy		Barsoum, 333
John I the Maphryono of Takrit	d. 688	Public message to Antiochian bishops		Barsoum, 334
Constantine the Bishop of Harran		Explanation of the creeds from the councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon Treatise against Severus of Antioch “anagnosticon” on the supposed mutilation of the Trisagion Reply to Simeon, bishop of Harran’s treatise	Ma	Baumstark, 336-337 Wright, 160-161
Simon the Presbyter of the Monastery of Qenneshrin		Treatise against Maximus	M	Barsoum, 334 Baumstark, 247
Isaac of Nineveh	d. c. 700	The Way of Monasticism 3 theses 7 volumes of ascetical writings, letters and dialogues	N?	Barsoum, 140 Baumstark, 223-225 Wright, 110-111 New Advent Britannica
Henanisho I of the Convent of Yaunan (Jonah)	d. c. 700	Homilies, sermons, letters and memre The life of Sergius Dewadha On the Twofold Use of the School Commentary on Aristotle’s Analytics	N	Baumstark, 209 Wright, 181-182
Simon Detaibut(h)a		On Moral Conduct Explanation on the Secrets of the Monk Cell	N	Baumstark, 209-210
Jacob of Edessa	d. 708	Revision of Peshitta translation of New Testament Book of Kings (vocalized in 705) Book on the vocalization of N and OT terminology Schlolia (commentary on the Pentateuch and other books of the OT) The Divinity and Incarnation The First Cause Book of the Six Days (Hexaemeron) Questions and replies on the essence of Christianity Prose homilies Treatise on the rapture of the Apostle Paul to the third heaven Commentary on the celebration of the Eucharist Treatise explaining why monks wear wool Organization of the shhimo (regular weekday service book) Organization of phanqithos (church service books for Sunday and festivals) Book of Treasures Orders of funerals Madroshos and other poetry Revision of St. James’ liturgy A liturgy and a huyoso A calendar of feasts Translation of Severus of Antioch’s homilies Revision of Severus of Antioch’s hymns Revision of Gregory the Theologian’s poems* Translation of Aristotle’s Categories Translation of Eusebius of Caesaria’s Chronicles Translation of Clement of Rome’s books of the second canons (first: Covenant of Our Lord) Translation of the canons of the first Council of Carthage and the three Ecumenical Councils Translation of the apocryphal history of the children of Jehonadab Enchiridon (book of scientific and philosophical phrases) Chronicle (fragments extant) Syriac Grammar (fragments extant) 166 canons Letters Commentary on Hebrews	M	Barsoum, 334-351 Baumstark, 248-256 Wright, 141-154
Euthalius the Bishop of the Monastery of St. Ousebuna		Letter on canonical questions by the ascetic priest Addai		Barsoum, 351
Simon the Presbyter of the Monastery of the Arabs near Tell Mawzalt		Letter answering the questions posed by the ascetic priest Addai (c. 710)		Barsoum, 351
Simon the Presbyter of Samosata		Biography of Mar Theodotus the Ascetic, metropolitan of Amid		Barsoum, 351-352
Leo the Bishop of Harran		Letter to Jacobite patriarch, Elias	Ma	Baumstark, 337 Wright, 161
Elias the Patriarch of Antioch	d. 724	Apology to Leo	M	Baumstark, 269 Wright, 161-162
George the Bishop of the Arabs, of Aqula	d. c. 724	Commentaries on some books of the Bible Commentary on the Sacraments Completed Jacob of Edessa’s The Book of the Six Days Scholion on the homilies of Gregory Nazianzen Translation of Aristotle’s Organon A chronicle (lost) 6 homilies Letters	M	Barsoum, 354-358 Baumstark, 257-258 Wright, 156-159
Babai bar Nesib(h)naya of Mt. Izla	f. 713-729	Discourses, homilies, memre, histories and letters	N	Baumstark, 132 Wright, 184-185
John Azraq/Zaroqa of Hirta		Exhortation, letters	N	Baumstark, 210
John bar Penkaya		History, letters, memre, translations, tesbohta 7 volume ascetic work	N	Baumstark, 210-211
Simon de-beth Zayte of the Monastery of Qartmin	d. 734	Polemical books against Malkites Treatise addressed to the Malkite Constantine, bishop of Harran		Barsoum, 359-360
Constantine the Bishop of Edessa	d. 735	Metrical discourses	M	Barsoum, 360-361
John the Stylite of Atharb	d. 738	Treatise on the human soul A short history (lost except for a few citations) Letter to the priest Daniel of Tay	M	Barsoum, 361 Baumstark, 258-259
Daniel bar Moses of Tur ‘Abdin		Chronicle (events from years 739, 745 and 748 extant)	M	Barsoum, 362 Baumstark, 273 Wright, 163
John bar Samuel of West Syria		Chronicle (c. 746)	M	Barsoum, 362 Baumstark, 273
Phocas bar Sergius of Edessa		Commentary	M	Barsoum, 362-363 Baumstark, 271-272 Wright, 93
John II the Metropolitan of the Monastery of St. Matthew		Liturgy		Barsoum, 363
Abraham bar Dashandadh of Saphsapha		Book of exhortations Discourses on repentance Letters The look of the king’s way Disputation with the Jews Commentary on the discourses of Mark the Monk Memre	N	Baumstark, 214 Wright, 185-186
Mar Aba II of Kaskar	d. 851	Commentary on works of Gregory Nazianzen Homilies, memre, expositions, letters, additional commentaries The Book of Generals	N	Baumstark, 214-215 Wright, 186-187
Sahdost of Tirhan		Synodical address Letters Memre and homilies	N	Baumstark, 215
John I of Hawran and Antioch	d. 754?	Synodical letter		Barsoum, 363-364 Baumstark, 243-245
Elijah the Bishop of Sinjar		Commentary on discourses of Gregory Nazianzen		Barsoum, 364

 

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