Sextus Julius Africanus further refers to the writings of historian Thallus: "This darkness Thallus, in the third book of his History, calls, as appears to me without reason, an eclipse of the sun. For the Hebrews celebrate the passover on the 14th day according to the moon, and the passion of our Saviour falls on the day before the passover; but an eclipse of the sun takes place only when the moon comes under the sun." Christian apologist Tertullian believed the event was documented in the Roman archives. COUNT 5
QSN1 Which historian was referenced for the reports? ANS1 Thallus QSN2 What event did Thallus describe? ANS2 an eclipse of the sun QSN3 What day do Hebrews celebrate Passover? ANS3 the 14th day QSN4 When does the passion of Jesus fall? ANS4 the day before the passover QSN5 Where were these events documented? ANS5 the Roman archives