EZNIK OF KOLB

ON GOD

original: "De Deo." This work, written in the 5th century, is also famously known as the "Refutation of the Sects." It is a foundational piece of Armenian literature defending Christian monotheism against Persian dualism, Greek philosophy, and Marcionite heresy.

FRENCH TRANSLATION, NOTES, AND TABLES

The original publication featured a French translation from the Armenian; this text has been rendered into English for this version.

† Louis MARIÈS, S. J.

The cross symbol (†) indicates the author was deceased at the time of publication. S.J. refers to the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Honorary Professor at the Catholic Institute of Paris

AND

Ch. MERCIER

Professor at the Catholic Institute of Paris

Work published with the support

of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

and the National Center for Scientific Research

The "Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique" (CNRS) is the primary state-funded research organization in France.

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