Philostratus, Life of Apollonius of Tyana in the early church

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Biography of the wonder-working Pythagorean sage Apollonius of Tyana (1st century), written by Flavius Philostratus in the early 3rd century.

3 passages cite it, in date order.

PassageCitesKindDate
Book 3, chapter 1 · Macarius Magnes—echo, medium confidenceca. 400 (disputed)
Book 3, chapter 8 · Macarius Magnes—echo, medium confidenceca. 400 (disputed)
Letter 1.394 · Isidore of Pelusium—allusion, medium confidenceca. 393-ca. 435