Who excerpted Papias's works?
Pliny the Younger
Irenaeus of Lyons and Eusebius of Caesarea
Dio Cassius
Tertullian
Answer
Irenaeus of Lyons and Eusebius of Caesarea, notable early Christian figures, played a crucial role in preserving the writings of Papias, an influential Christian writer from the 2nd century. These individuals excerpted portions of Papias's works in their theological writings, ensuring that his ideas and contributions to early Christian thought were not lost to history.
The Enigmatic Papias: Unveiling the Mystery of Hierapolis
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