We have little definite information about the life of
Aphraates, and we know him primarily through his works. In ancient times he was
called the "Persian Sage." Aphraates lived in Persia during the era of Saphur
II, and he has left a record of the persecutions suffered by Christians at that
time. Aphraates was a bishop, and Jacob was his episcopal name. The exact
location of his see is unknown, but in 344 he acted as a spokesman for an
ecclesiastical council. The year of his death has not been definitely
established.
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