Mar Babai the Great

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_Nestorian_Church
the_Nestorian_Schism
gptkbp:born gptkb:Persia
gptkbp:celebrates October 1
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Mar_Narsai
gptkbp:contributedTo the theological debates of his time
gptkbp:died gptkb:Nisibis
gptkbp:historical_analysis the Scriptures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mar Babai the Great
gptkbp:impact Christian_theology_in_the_East
gptkbp:influence the education of future clergy
the_spread_of_Christianity_in_Persia
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Syriac_Christianity
gptkbp:is_a theologian
monk
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of Christian_liturgical_calendars
his_contributions_to_Christian_liturgy
his_role_in_the_development_of_Syriac_literature
gptkbp:is_a_member_of theological education
the importance of community life
the faith against heresies
the_unity_of_the_Church
the_use_of_the_Syriac_language_in_liturgy
gptkbp:is_featured_in iconography as a monk
the Great Babai
gptkbp:is_involved_in ecumenical dialogues
the translation of texts
gptkbp:is_known_for his role in the establishment of monastic rules
his emphasis on prayer and meditation
his advocacy for the poor and marginalized
his ascetic practices
his sermons and teachings
his ascetic writings
his writings on asceticism.
his writings on the nature of Christ
his_contributions_to_the_Church_of_the_East
gptkbp:is_recognized_for his pastoral care
a_Doctor_of_the_Church
gptkbp:is_used_in theological discussions
Christian_hagiography
gptkbp:key_figure the_history_of_the_Church_of_the_East
the_development_of_monasticism_in_the_East
the_history_of_the_Nestorian_Church
gptkbp:knownFor founded monasteries
written hymns
gptkbp:leadership the monastic community
gptkbp:mentor many_future_leaders_of_the_Church
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Mar_Narsai
gptkbp:taught moral theology
the importance of monastic life
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:the_Book_of_the_Bee