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Orosius

Also known as Paulus Orosius, Paul Orosius

Paulus Orosius (; born 375/385 – 420 AD), less often Paul Orosius in English, was a Roman priest, historian and theologian, and a student of Augustine of Hippo. It is possible that he was born in Bracara Augusta (now Braga, Portugal), then capital of the Roman province of Gallaecia, which would have been the capital of the Kingdom of the Suebi by his death. Although there are some questions regarding his biography, such as his exact date of birth, it is known that he was a person of some prestige from a cultural point of view, as he had contact with the greatest figures of his time such as Aug

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Paulus Orosius was a male historian, writer, and theologian who served as a Catholic priest. Born in Braga in 385, he held citizenship in Ancient Rome and wrote in Latin. His religious affiliation was with the Catholic Church, and he lived during the time of the Roman Empire. He died in 418.

His notable work is the Seven Books of Histories Against the Pagans. He was significantly associated with Augustine of Hippo. Other works attributed to him include King Alfred's Orosius, Pavlo Orosio, A description of Europe, and Historiarvm adversvm paganos libri VII. He is described by sources such as the Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

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Works: 88

Top works

King Alfred's Orosius
Pavlo Orosio
A description of Europe
Historiarvm adversvm paganos libri VII
Scias uelim humanissime lector

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Key facts

Academic.image: Paulo Orosio - Detalle.jpg
Academic.caption: Miniature from the Saint-Epure codex
Academic.birth_date: 375/85 AD
Academic.birth_place: Braga, Gallaecia
Academic.death_date: 420 AD
Academic.occupation: Theologian and historian
Academic.influences: Augustine of Hippo Livy Jerome Junianus Justinus Tacitus Suetonius Florus
Academic.main_interests: Providentialism Universal history Germanic paganism

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Paul
Gender: male
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Place of birth: Braga
Occupation: writer
Languages spoken: Latin
Religion: Catholic Church
Image: Paulo Orosio - Detalle.jpg

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Commons category: Paulo Orosio
date of birth: 0385-00-00
date of death: 0418-00-00
described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
time period: Roman Empire
writing language: Latin
significant person: Augustine of Hippo

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Works in European collections

36 objects attributed to Orosius, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

Orosii De calamitatibus totius mundi

[Explanatio in Isaiam

<[>Liber ad Scarilam de fide incarnatione Filii Dei;

Historiae adversus paganos

Paulus Orosius. Chronica unnd beschreybung des Heyligen Pauli Orosij, so er hat gethon in Latin ... von dem umbkreyß und gelegenheit der gantzen Welt, so dann in drey teil geteilt /

Pavli Orosii Presbyteri Hispani Viri Doctissimi, Adversvs Paganos (Qvos Vocant) Historiarvm Libri Septem. Nunc denuo cum manu scriptis exemplaribus aliquot collati, dilige[n]tiusq[ue] multo quam antehac unquam excusi, cum indice rerum in ipsis contentarum copiosissimo

Pauli Orosij Historiographi clarissimi opus presta[n]tissimu[m]

DIONYSII HALICARNASEI ANTIQVITATVM SIVE ORIGINVM ROMANARVM LIBRI XI. /

Pauli Orosii ... Historiarum libri septem

Pauli Orosii ... Aduersus paganos, quos vocant, historiarum libri septem ..

Pauli Orosii ... Adversus paganos historiarum libri septem

Paulo Orosio

Pauli Orosi ... Aduersus paganes historiarum libri septem

Pauli Orosii ... Historiarum liber e tenebrar u faucibus in lucem aeditus vna cum indicibus tersissimis huic volumini ... adiectis

Pauli Orosii... Duersus pagan historiarum libri septem

Pauli Orosii ... Aduersus paganos, quos vocant, historiarum libri septem ..

Pauli Orosi ... Aduersus paganes historiarum libri septem

Adversus pananos, (quos uocant) historiarum libri septem..

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Contents

Biographical sources
Questions regarding his identity
Name
Ó Corráin's conclusions
Birthplace
Date of birth
Biography
Early life
Journey to Africa
Journeys to Palestine
Later years
Disappearance
His works
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''{{lang|la|Historiae Adversus Paganos}}''
Editions
Translations
Influence
Historical methodology
Universalism
Patriotism and universalism
Optimism and pessimism
Narrative
The importance of geography
Sources used by Orosius
See also
Notes
References
External links

These journeys defined his life and intellectual output. Orosius did not just discuss theological matters with Augustine; he also collaborated with him on the book City of God. In addition, in 415 he was chosen to travel to Palestine in order to exchange information with other intellectuals. He was also able to participate in a Church Council meeting in Jerusalem on the same trip and he was entrusted with transporting the relics of Saint Stephen. The date of his death is also unclear, although it appears to have not been earlier than 418, when he finished one of his books, or later than 423.

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