Various Church Fathers
Of Abraham.
Julius Africanus. — translated by ANF/NPNF editors
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VIII.
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Of Abraham.
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From this rises the appellation of the Hebrews. For the word Hebrews is interpreted to mean those who migrate across, viz., who crossed the Euphrates with Abraham; and it is not derived, as some think, from the fore-mentioned Heber. From the flood and Noe, therefore, to Abraham’s entrance into the promised land, there are in all 1015 years; and from Adam, in 20 generations 3277 years.
Translated by ANF/NPNF editors. Edition ccel.anf06.division.v.en.