Saint Papias of Hierapolis

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Papias - - Thorough essay on what we know of this bishop, called by St. Irenaeus "a hearer of John." Also an exposition of the writings of Papias, who died around 120.

The Columbia Encyclopedia: Papias - - Brief entry.

A Dictionary of Christian Biography and Literature to the End of the Sixth Century A.D.: Papias - - A detailed article on the bishop of Hierapolis, by G. Salmon.

External Evidence: Papias - - References to Papias in Greek and Latin, c. 300-1630, with English translations. Greek not viewable in Netscape 3 or 4.

Introductory Note to the Fragments of Papias - - From the Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. I.

New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge: Papias - - Five-page article by Benjamin W. Bacon, with contributions from others, dwells on the thorny question of Papias's relation to John. Includes bibliography. Requires ability to view PNG files.

The Writings of Papias - - Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History, Book 3, Chapter 39. Quotes Irenaeus, then Papias himself, and comments on the relationship of Papias to "John." With notes. 123K.