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Hyginus (Pope)

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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Eighth pope. It was during his pontificate (c. 137-140) that the gnostic heresies began to manifest themselves at Rome.

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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Hyginus (Pope)'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​h/hyginus-pope.html. 1910.
 
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