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Khamis bar Qardahe was an East Syriac/Nestorian writer of the late 13th or early 14th century.  He was a priest in Arbela.  He wrote many poems, both religious and secular.  Among these were a supplement to the poem by Barhebraeus "On Wisdom."  His liturgical poems are transmitted in volumes titled "Khamis", especially his 'Onyatha.'
 
Khamis bar Qardahe was an East Syriac/Nestorian writer of the late 13th or early 14th century.  He was a priest in Arbela.  He wrote many poems, both religious and secular.  Among these were a supplement to the poem by Barhebraeus "On Wisdom."  His liturgical poems are transmitted in volumes titled "Khamis", especially his 'Onyatha.'
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=== Bibliography ===
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* G.P.Badger, ''The Nestorians and their rituals'' (1852) vol.2, pp.39-49.  Contains one of his poems in English translation.
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* [http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/khamis_poem.htm One of his poems] -- Badger's English translation.

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Khamis bar Qardahe was an East Syriac/Nestorian writer of the late 13th or early 14th century. He was a priest in Arbela. He wrote many poems, both religious and secular. Among these were a supplement to the poem by Barhebraeus "On Wisdom." His liturgical poems are transmitted in volumes titled "Khamis", especially his 'Onyatha.'

Bibliography

  • G.P.Badger, The Nestorians and their rituals (1852) vol.2, pp.39-49. Contains one of his poems in English translation.

Links