library
Library of Alexander at Jerusalem
212–325
attested. Known only from Eusebius (Church History VI.20).
Eusebius says Alexander, bishop of Aelia (Jerusalem), founded a library from which he himself gathered letters and writings for his Church History. Alexander was Origen's friend and protector.
Place: Jerusalem · On the map
People
- Alexander of Jerusalem (bishop c. 212-251)
- Eusebius (used it)
Manuscripts made here
Letters of learned churchmen (e.g. Beryllus, Hippolytus) collected there
Kept now: lost; known through Eusebius