School at Nisibis

Also known as: schools of sacred Scripture at Nisibis
Description: Schools of sacred Scripture established at Nisibis among the Syrian Hebrews in the time of Emperor Justinian

Schools of sacred Scripture established at Nisibis in the time of Emperor Justinian, as attested by Junilius Africanus. Cassiodorus notes these schools were diligently practiced among the Syrian Hebrews.

Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture

Chapter IV: The Judgments and Examples of the Fathers — Schools of sacred Scripture at Nisibis under Emperor Justinian
"Regarding the schools of sacred Scripture established at Nisibis in the time of the Emperor Justinian"
Chapter IV: The Judgments and Examples of the Fathers — Cassiodorus notes these schools were diligently practiced at Nisibis
"is now said to be diligently practiced at the city of Nisibis among the Syrian Hebrews"