Ecclesiological character of „Commentary to the Apocalypse” of Tyconius – Donatist

Authors

  • Stanisław Adamiak Uniwersytet Gregoriański, Roma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/BPTh.2012.008

Keywords

Apocalypse, Tyconius, Donatists, Fourth century ecclesiology

Abstract

The paper deals with the „Commentary to the Apocalypse” of Tyconius. Tyconius was a Donatist layman of the fourth century. He rejected the eschatological, millenarist, interpretation of the Apocalypse. He interpreted the Apocalypse as a book concentrated on the present condition of the Church. He accepted the universality of the Church and the validity of the sacraments, but, although excommunicated by his own Church, he did not become Catholic. However, his commentary had a great impact on the future Catholic interpretation of the Apocalypse.

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Biblica et Patristica Thoruniensia

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2012-12-01

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ADAMIAK, Stanisław. Ecclesiological character of „Commentary to the Apocalypse” of Tyconius – Donatist. Biblica et Patristica Thoruniensia. Online. 1 December 2012. Vol. 5, pp. 151-162. [Accessed 7 July 2025]. DOI 10.12775/BPTh.2012.008.

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Vol. 5 (2012): Apokalipsa św. Jana

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Patristica

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