Religion Faculty Work
Title
Epiphanius' and Patristic Debates on the Marital Status of Peter and Paul
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2013
Publication Title
Vigiliae Christianae
Volume Number
67
Issue Number
5
DOI
10.1163/15700720-12341139
Abstract
A Syriac fragment erroneously ascribed to Epiphanius of Salamis allegedly preserves the names of the wives of Peter and Paul and draws our attention to patristic debates over the marital status of the apostles. In these contexts scriptural interpretation and ascetic ideals interacted, producing varied conclusions about the apostolic teaching and examples. Some patristic authors accepted the married apostles as a matter of fact, while others saw such suggestions as offensive and dangerous. This essay examines the exegetical approaches to key New Testament passages and explores how this fragment fits within the history of interpretation and biographical reception of Peter and Paul.
ISSN
0042-6032
First Page
499
Last Page
516
Recommended Citation
Eastman, David L., "Epiphanius' and Patristic Debates on the Marital Status of Peter and Paul" (2013). Religion Faculty Work. 4.
https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/rel_pubs/4
Link Out URL
https://doi.org/10.1163/15700720-12341139