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Abgarus Letters, The

Some correspondence purporting to have passed between Abgar Uchama (15—50 A.D.), King of Edema, and Jesus. Jesus is besought by Abgar to visit Edessa. The letters are given by Eusebius (Church History, I, 13).

citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney

article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12

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