Map of Jerusalem (Aelia Capitolina) in Maximus III's time

Maximus II (fl. AD 185–196) was an early Christian bishop of Jerusalem (Aelia Capitolina) and theologian.[1][2][3][4]

In Jerome's De viris illustribus, he writes that Maximus lived during the reigns of Commodus and Septimius Severus (i.e. late 2nd century), and that he wrote on the topic of the origin of evil and "whether matter is made by God."[5]

He is not to be confused with the early bishop Maximus I (bishop c. AD 170) or the later Maximus III (bishop 333–347, a saint).[6]

Preceded byCapion Bishop of Jerusalem 185–??? Succeeded byAntoninus

References

  1. ^ "Maximus of Jerusalem from the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia". McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia Online.
  2. ^ "Maximus of Jerusalem (Roberts-Donaldson)". www.earlychristianwritings.com.
  3. ^ Pierotti, E. (2022). Jerusalem Explored: Illustrated Edition. Czechia: DigiCat.
  4. ^ Thompson, J. E. (2009). A Tale of Five Cities: A History of the Five Patriarchal Cities of the Early Church. United States: Wipf & Stock Publishers.
  5. ^ "Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Ser. II, Vol. III: Jerome and Gennadius. Lives of Illustrious Men.: Maximus. | St-Takla.org". st-takla.org.
  6. ^ "Jerusalem (A.D. 71-1099) | EWTN". EWTN Global Catholic Television Network.
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