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George Synkellos, a monk of Constantinople who once held a position of authority under the patriarch Tarasios, composed (in Greek) a chronicle of universal history in the early ninth century. The English translation is provided here, together with introduction and notes.

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This splendidly produced volume makes available a fascinating genre of historiography, important for our understanding of the Byzantines' understanding of themselves and their place in history. * Andrew Louth, Sobornost *
This translation together with the introduction advances our understanding of Byzantine culture in the eighth and ninth centuries, besides shedding light on the development of Christian world chronicles. * The Journal of Theological Studies *
a valuable source and contribution * Journal of Near Eastern Studies, Volume 66, Number 4 *

Table of Contents
I. SYNKELLOS AND THE CHRISTIAN CHRONOGRAPHIC TRADITION ; THE CHRONOGRAPHY OF GEORGE SYNKELLOS ; APPENDIX OF BIBLICAL NAMES ; INDEX OF SUBJECTS AND NAMES ; INDEX OF TEXTUAL CITATIONS

The Chronography of George Synkellos A Byzantine Chronicle of Universal History from the Creation

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
      Publication Date: 8/22/2002 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780199241903, 978-0199241903
      ISBN10: 0199241902

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      George Synkellos, a monk of Constantinople who once held a position of authority under the patriarch Tarasios, composed (in Greek) a chronicle of universal history in the early ninth century. The English translation is provided here, together with introduction and notes.

      Trade Review
      This splendidly produced volume makes available a fascinating genre of historiography, important for our understanding of the Byzantines' understanding of themselves and their place in history. * Andrew Louth, Sobornost *
      This translation together with the introduction advances our understanding of Byzantine culture in the eighth and ninth centuries, besides shedding light on the development of Christian world chronicles. * The Journal of Theological Studies *
      a valuable source and contribution * Journal of Near Eastern Studies, Volume 66, Number 4 *

      Table of Contents
      I. SYNKELLOS AND THE CHRISTIAN CHRONOGRAPHIC TRADITION ; THE CHRONOGRAPHY OF GEORGE SYNKELLOS ; APPENDIX OF BIBLICAL NAMES ; INDEX OF SUBJECTS AND NAMES ; INDEX OF TEXTUAL CITATIONS

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