Some observations on the structure of Eusebius’ Onomastikon and Jerome’s Latin version
Keywords:
Eusebius, Onomastikon, Biblical Palestine, Place-nameAbstract
In this paper the author seeks only to summarize briefly the criteria that provided Eusebius with methodological inspiration for the preparation of the extensive catalogue of placenames in his Onomastikon. The structure and methodology used to present the information is quite varied, ranging from the most austere laconism to the provision of extremely detailed information. Eusebius shows us prominent figures, historical facts, multiple references to the tribes of Israel, names of sanctuaries, information about the geography and politics of his time and an almost limitless range of data that provides us with an exhaustive account of the geography of Biblical Palestine.
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