Sebeos

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Sebeos (Armenian: Սեբեոս) was a 7th-century Armenian bishop and historian.

Little is known about the author, though a signature on the resolution of the

Islamic conquest in 661. His history was published for the first time in 1851 in Istanbul.[2]

Writings

A History of Heraclius, chronicling events from the end of the 5th century to 661, has been attributed to him.[3] The first section begins with the mythical foundation of Armenia with the Legend of Hyke and Bel, moving to contemporary history with the ascent of Vardan II Mamikonian in 570. From there, he relates the struggles and alliances between Persia and Byzantium.

The second section narrates the ascent of a new political and military force, the Ishmaelites (i.e. Arabs) in year 622 CE. [4]

This section describes how Muhammad first established a community comprising

Muawiyah I makes peace with all.[citation needed
]

References

  1. . Retrieved 13 March 2015.
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  3. ^ Ararat, Volume 27. Armenian General Benevolent Union. p. 16. to him
  4. OCLC 1200831770.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link
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Literature

  • The Armenian History attributed to Sebeos, translated, with Notes, by R. W. Thomson, historical Commentary by J. Howard-Johnston, Assistance from T. Greenwood (Translated Texts for Historians), 2 Volumes, Liverpool 1999.
  • T. Greenwood, "Sasanian Echoes and Apocalyptic Expectations: A Re-Evaluation of the Armenian History attributed to Sebeos", Le Muséon 115, Fasc. 1—2 (2002) 323—397.

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