Jacob of Edessa

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Jacob of Edessa: References & Edit History

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recension of Peshitta
- In biblical literature: Syriac versions

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	First paragraph modernization.	Encyclopaedia Britannica	Apr 19, 2024
	Anniversary information added.		Jan 01, 2024
	Add new Web site: McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia - Jacob of Edessa.	Gloria Lotha	Dec 20, 2021
	Mentioned his sainthood in the Syriac Orthodox Church and revised his theological contributions.	Melissa Petruzzello	Oct 03, 2016
	New article added.	Kara Rogers	Oct 10, 2007