Title | The Chroncle of Eusebius: Its Type and Continuation in Syriac Historiography |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2000 |
Authors | Witakowski, W |
Journal | ARAM |
Volume | 12 |
Pagination | 419-437 |
Keywords | Chronicles |
Abstract | The Chronicle of Eusebius established a pattern of the genre and is therefore one of the most influential books of all times. It is a universal chronicle, both temporally and ethno-geographically. The Chronicle of Eusebius was translated into Syriac, but it has not been preserved in a separate manuscript tradition. However, later chroniclers used it extensively, preserving not only a large part of its text but also of its form. A chronicle of the model created by Eusebius (in columns with room for dates, names of rulers and events) was easy to supplement and continue by simply adding new material, a procedure which would not damage its very handy scheme. |
Notes | 11/12 (1999/2000) |
Citation Key | 4788 |