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F. C. (Frederick Cornwallis) Conybeare
1856–1924
An Oxford scholar with a talent for uncovering early Christian texts, he became especially known for his work on Armenian sources and the history of religion. His writing brings together biblical criticism, theology, and a lively curiosity about how ancient traditions were preserved.
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The Historical Christ; Or, An investigation of the views of Mr. J. M. Robertson, Dr. A. Drews, and Prof. W. B. Smith
by F. C. (Frederick Cornwallis) Conybeare
About the author
Frederick Cornwallis Conybeare was a British orientalist and theologian born in 1856 and educated at Oxford. He became a Fellow of University College, Oxford, later served as Professor of Theology at the University of Oxford, and was elected a Fellow of the British Academy.
He was widely respected for his command of ancient Armenian language and literature. Much of his scholarship focused on Armenian manuscripts, early Christian writings, and the transmission of biblical and religious texts, helping English-language readers gain access to sources that had long been difficult to reach.
Beyond his academic work, Conybeare wrote on a wide range of religious and historical questions, and his career shows both deep specialization and broad intellectual energy. He died in 1924, leaving behind a body of work that still interests readers of theology, church history, and ancient literature.