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which is a dialogue with God in the form
of prayer. For its profound spirituality, this
book has been regarded a 'second Bible' by
the Armenian people.
– Asoghik (10th-11th C.), a historian of
the rule of Pakradite dynasty.
– Krikor Makisdros (11th C.), a multi-
talented writer. His works include transla-
tions, letters, poetry, music, novels, and
other literary forms.
– Mekhitar Kosh (12th C.) is well known
for his Book of Canons, which is a major
source for the canons and rules of the
Armenian Church.
– Nerses Shnorhali (12th C.), a prolific
writer, who, with his hymns and prayers,
occupies a unique place in the liturgy of the
Armenian Church. His Definition of Faith and
Profession of Faith clearly outline the Ar-
menian Church's faith and doctrinal posi-
tions.
– Nerses Lampronatsi (12th C.), an emi-
nent theologian, whose commentaries, trea-
tises, and homilies deserve special attention.
– Krikor Datevatsi (15th C.), a distin-
guished theologian, philosopher, and scho-
lastic. His most important work is the Book of
Questions, in which he exposes, in the form
of questions and answers, the theological
views of the Armenian Church against the
teachings of the Catholic Church.