Who was Diodotus I and what did he do?

Diodotus I. Diodotus I Soter (Greek: Διόδοτος Α’ ὁ Σωτήρ; epithet means “the Saviour”; c. 285 BC – c. 239 BC) was Seleucid satrap of Bactria, rebelled against Seleucid rule soon after the death of Antiochus II in c. 255 or 246 BC, and wrested independence for his territory, the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom. He died in 239 BC.

When did Diodotus become independent of the Seleucids?

Diodotus became independent of the Seleucids empire around 255 or 245 BC, and established the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, which endured in various forms until the beginning of the first century AD. As ruler, he is known to have pursued hostilities with the Parthians and to have minted coinage with his own image but not in his own name.

What do you need to know about soteriology?

Soteriology discusses how Christ’s death secures the salvation of those who believe. It helps us to understand the doctrines of redemption, justification, sanctification, propitiation, and the substitutionary atonement. Some common questions in studying Soteriology are:

Where does the term soteriology come from in the Bible?

The term “soteriology” comes from two Greek terms, namely, soter meaning “savior” or “deliverer” and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” In Christian systematic theology it is used to refer to the study of the biblical doctrine of salvation.

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What kind of coins did Diodotus II issue?

As satrap, Diodotus continued to issue these coins, in the name of Antiochus II. This included gold staters, silver tetradrachms, drachms, and hemidrachms, and some bronze coins. None of them seem to have been issued in great quantity.

What was diodotus’one speech in Thucydides?

Diodotus’ one speech in Thucydides is all we know of him. “The good citizen ought to triumph not by frightening his opponents but by beating them fairly in argument” (3.42.5).

When did Diodotus break away from Antiochus II?

Different scholars have argued for a ‘High Chronology’ which places Diodotus’ independence around 255 BC in the reign of Antiochus II, or a ‘Low Chronology’ which dates the secession around 245 BC at the beginning of the reign of Seleucus II.