An informational overview of Melito and his theological contributions.
Biblical Context
Melito appears in early tradition.
A Bishop Who Shaped Early Christian Thought
Melito, bishop of Sardis, wrote one of the earliest Christian apologies addressed to a Roman emperor. His *Peri Pascha* (On the Passover) is a major early Christian text linking Jewish and Christian interpretations of redemption.
Archaeological Evidence
Sardis excavations reveal synagogues, basilicas, and inscriptions showing interaction between Jewish and Christian communities.
Bible Verses About Melito of Sardis: Early Apologist
Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 4.26 – Melito’s writings.
Melito, Peri Pascha 47 – Passover themes.
Polycrates of Ephesus – Mentions Melito.
Sardis inscriptions – Christian presence.
Melito’s canon list – Early OT order.
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