Ancient portrayal intended to be of Lucian of Antioch
(Public domain sketch)
Lucian of Antioch ran the Antiochene school of theology which taught a literal exegesis (view) of interpreting the Bible. He, and his school, opposed the allegoristic school in Alexandria which had teachers such as Clement and Origen of Alexandria. Lucian was reportedly trained by Macarius of Edessa. Lucian was killed as a martyr by Roman Emperor Maxentius/Maximinus in 312. Was Lucian a Christian saint as accepted by the Greco-Roman Catholic churches and the Continuing Church of God? If so, was he a trinitarian? Or instead was he a semi-arian, Sabbath keeper? Cardinal John Newman said Lucian "savored of Judaism." Lucian edited the Septuagint and produced a Greek language Old Testament by translating from the Hebrew. He also put down the foundation of the Textus Receptus, the Byzantine New Testament. Could Lucian have been one involved in the "chain of custody" of the Bible? He reportedly lived a virtuous life, but was condemned by Archbishop Alexander of Alexandria as an apostate for holding to original doctrines, including having a binitarian view of the Godhead. What was the creed of Lucian? Did he write about the 'Catholic Church of God'? Is Lucian in an apostolic succession list which includes the Apostle Peter, followed by the Apostle John, Polycarp of Smyrna, etc.? Dr. Thiel discusses this and more in this sermon.
Note: Dr. Thiel read in this sermon what was claimed to be a quote from Roman Catholic priest Malachi Martin which used the term 'Sabbath-keepers.' However, he later learned that Malachi Martin did not use that term, but instead the term "Jewish Christians.' He apologizes that three earlier sources he reviewed all had the quote partially wrong. Dr. Thiel checked with two physical books from Malachi Martin (which he now owns) to confirm the actual term he used.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'Lucian of Antioch' URL: Lucian
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