Phoenician perspectives: Philo of Byblos on “Phoenician Matters” (early second century CE)

Ethnic Relations and Migration in the Ancient World: The Websites of Philip A. Harland · May 26, 2024

Ancient authors: Philo of Byblos (and Sanchuniathon), Phoenician Matters = FGrHist 790 (link to FGrHist), as cited by Eusebius, Preparation for the Gospel 1.9.23-29; 1.10.6; 1.9.30-10.42; 1.10.44 = 4.16.11 (link; Greek text follows translation below). Comments: Philo of Byblos’ Phoenician Matters (ca. 115–125 CE) provides an example of a native author presenting his own ancestral traditions […]