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Orosius

American  
[aw-roh-zhee-uhs] / ɔˈroʊ ʒi əs /

noun

  1. Paulus flourished 5th century a.d., Spanish theologian and historian.


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Nevertheless, Orosius and St. Jerome could not be ignorant of crimes of which all the world had been informed.

From A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" by Fran?ois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)

The text has um Bjarmaland 'in the land of the Bjarmar,' i.e. the Beormas of Ohthere's Voyage in Alfred's translation of Orosius.

From Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes by Kershaw, Nora

Orosius speaks of him as the inventor of sorcery and the magic arts.

From Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland by Ph.D.

The historian Orosius says the Burgundii were a quiet people, with gentle manners, respecting the civil authorities, and living in friendly relations with the Gauls.

From Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 by Walton, William

Likewise we approve Orosius; 24. … the works of Sedulius; 25. … the works of Juvencus.…

From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen