Melito of Sardis - Defender of Bible Truths?
While Melito defended Bible truths to a limited extent,
Melito of Sardis was of a similar mind. Who was Melito?
Interestingly, Melito used the Greek word xylon, meaning“ wood,” when writing about
During this research, Melito compiled a series of verses taken from the Hebrew
The Jews of Sardis, where Melito lived, observed the Hebrew Passover on Nisan 14.
In the end, the writings of Melito were almost completely lost. A Victim of Apostasy?
This could mean that Melito was among those who believed that the resurrection would not
The letter stated that his contemporaries considered Melito to be among the‘ great luminaries who have fallen asleep.
During this research, Melito compiled a series of verses taken from the Hebrew
Scriptures that contained prophecies about Jesus.
This could mean that Melito was among those who believed that the resurrection would not
occur until Christ's return. - Revelation 20: 1- 6.
According to this letter, Melito - Bishop of Sardis, in Lydia- was one of those who supported
Nisan 14 as the date to be observed.
Interestingly, Melito used the Greek word xylon, meaning“ wood,” when writing about
the stake on which Jesus died. - Acts 5: 30; 10: 39; 13: 29.