About Ammar al-Basri
Ammar al-Basri was a philosopher and theologian.
Ammar al-Basri (, ) was a 9th-century East Syriac theologian and apologist. Ammar's work is considered the first systematic Christian theology in Arabic. Not much is known about his life except that he was a native of Basra.
Works Several books two of them survived: The book of proof (، ), which deals with the incarnation in a popular albeit creative and vigorous language. The book of questions and answers (, ), is more systematic and in treats in four sections questions regarding the existence of God, the Incarnation, the four Gospels and other topics.
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Who was Ammar al-Basri?
Syrian Christian theologian
When was Ammar al-Basri born?
Ammar al-Basri was born in Basra.
When did Ammar al-Basri die?
Ammar al-Basri died in 845.
What was Ammar al-Basri's occupation?
Ammar al-Basri was a philosopher and theologian.
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