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Research atlas for early Christianity. Claims are tagged attested, traditional, or disputed. Copyrighted full texts, including CCEL editions, are not included.

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Silas

Also known as Silvanus

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  • born. 1th centurylow · Wikidata P569
  • died. c. 50medium · Wikidata P570

Jerusalem prophet and Paul's companion on the second journey; named as co-sender of 1 and 2 Thessalonians.

Wikipedia extract

Silas or Silvanus was a leading member of the Early Christian community, who according to the New Testament accompanied Paul the Apostle on his second missionary journey.

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Sources

  • Silas · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Wikidata Q312376 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0

Authority files

new-testament · missions · 1st-century

Silas · DeChurched Atlas