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This is a Literature Review study (also classified as: Observational).

September 10, 2025

Towards the Question of Armenian Anti-dualism of the 5th – 6th Centuries and its Philosophic and Theological Premises

Key Points

Armenian antidualistic texts illustrate complex philosophical ideas, bridging ancient Greek influences.
Key authors like Yeznik of Kołb and David the Invincible provide rich sources for this exploration.
The analysis involves examining core texts and their alignment with Platonic and Neopythagorean philosophies.
These findings highlight the importance of cultural interactions in the development of theological and philosophical thought.

Abstract

The goal of this paper is to explore the diversity of Armenian antidualistic texts by authors such as Yeznik of Kołb, Yełishe, and David the Invincible. We will also examine their connections to Ancient Greek antidualistic thought, their possible philosophical foundations in Plato, Middle Platonism, and the Neopythagoreans. We are going to analyze the works of these authors—including Yeznik of Kołb’s Refutation of Heresies, Yełishe’s Interpretation of the Created, David Anakht’s Definitions of Philosophy—and investigate the origins and parallels of their argumentation.

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