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The paper aims to analyze Aphrahat's thoughts on the errors in scripture interpretation and its implications.

February 2, 2026ReligionsOpen Access

Peccata Lectionis—Understanding and Misunderstanding Scripture in Aphrahat the Persian Sage’s Demonstrations (4th Century)

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This analysis reveals Aphrahat’s views on scriptural reading in early Christian literature, indicating cultural implications.

The paper aims to analyze Aphrahat's thoughts on the errors in scripture interpretation and its implications.
Examining the Aphrahatic corpus and its reception history in the East and West
Considering sources like the Vita Antonii and Pseudo-Macarian Homilies regarding monastic reading practices
Analyzing Aphrahat’s Demonstrations for his views on scriptural interpretation and peccata lectionis.
Aphrahat emphasizes the risks of misunderstanding scripture, which may lead to sin.
He asserts that true understanding of scripture requires an awareness of divine majesty and natural piety.
Aphrahat's views align with the monastic tradition of careful scriptural reading as vital for spiritual growth.

Miklós Vassányi (2026) studied this question.

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