Question

Who was john Damascus?

Answer 1

He was a Syrian monk and priest. He was also polymath ( a person whose expertise spans many subjects). He contributed to law, theology, philosophy, and music. He was born in 675 or 676 and died December 4th, 749.

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Answer 2

John of Damascus was a Syrian monk and priest. He was a polymath in law, theology, philosophy, and music. He was one of the fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church.