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Unknown, Exhibit of the Whole World and its Peoples 26

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Context

Exhibit of the Whole World and its Peoples was composed by a learned resident of the eastern Roman Empire during the reign of Constantius II, probably during the late 350s in Syria-Phoenicia. It is a condensed geographical survey with annotations on culture and trade, divided into three books on the unknown east and on the lands and islands within the Imperial borders. The work survives in two Latin versions of the 6th century, one (A) longer and presumably closer to the original, and the other apparently an abbreviation (B). This important passage within the description of greater Syria attests to a magnificent Tetrapylon at Caesarea Maritima.

Text

A) Iam etiam Caesarea civitas est similiter deliciosior et abundans omnibus et dispositione civitatis in multa eminens. Tetrapylon enim eius nominatur ubique, quod unum et novum aliquod spectaculum. B) Similiter et Caesarea, civitas deliciosissima, cuius tertrapilum nominatur ubique, quod unum et novum spectaculum praebet. 1

Textual Note

Ed. Rougé 1966

Translation

A) Then there is Caesarea. It is more enjoyable and more prosperous than all other (cities), and in layout exceptional in many respects. For its Tetrapylon is celebrated everywhere, a new, one-of-a-kind sight. B) Then Caesarea too is a most enjoyable city. Its Tetrapylon is celebrated everywhere, a new, one-of-a-kind sight.

Translation Note

Trans. J. L. Rife with reference to Rougé 1966

Works Cited

  • 1 Unknown, Expositio totius mundi et gentium, ed. Jean. Rougé, Sources chrétiennes 124 (Paris: Éditions du Cerf, 1966), ch: 26.Link to Zotero Bibliographic RecordLink to HathiTrust Bibliographic record
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How to Cite This Entry

Joseph L. Rife, “Unknown, Exhibit of the Whole World and its Peoples 26,” in Caesarea Maritima: A Collection of Testimonia, entry published June 30, 2023, https://caesarea-maritima.org/testimonia/225.

Bibliography:

Joseph L. Rife, “Unknown, Exhibit of the Whole World and its Peoples 26.” In Caesarea Maritima: A Collection of Testimonia, edited by Joseph L. Rife., edited by Joseph L. Rife. Caesarea City and Port Exploration Project, 2023. Entry published June 30, 2023. https://caesarea-maritima.org/testimonia/225.

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Entry Title: Unknown, Exhibit of the Whole World and its Peoples 26

Authorial and Editorial Responsibility:

  • Joseph L. Rife, general editor, Vanderbilt University
  • Joseph L. Rife, editor, Caesarea Maritima: A Collection of Testimonia
  • David A. Michelson, Daniel L. Schwartz, and William L. Potter, technical editor, “Unknown, Exhibit of the Whole World and its Peoples 26”
  • Joseph L. Rife, entry contributor, “Unknown, Exhibit of the Whole World and its Peoples 26”

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  • TEI encoding by William L. Potter
  • Electronic text added by Joseph L. Rife
  • Testimonia identified by Joseph L. Rife
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