For deciding the inter-relations of the first three dynasties of the Babylonian King-List, we have certain definite synchronismsestablished between members of the different dynasties.
In this scheme the elaborate synchronisms between contemporary monarchs of the north and south give an aspect of great precision to the chronology.
Further (c), the Septuagint supports the independent conclusion that the elaborate synchronisms belong to a late stage in the redaction.
On the point that the synchronisms do not belong to the original arrangement, see Jahrb.
In that book were [entered] the coeval exploits and synchronisms of the kings of Ireland with the kings and emperors of the world, and of the kings of the provinces with the monarchs of Ireland.
But the discoveries of Cnossos provided synchronisms between the archaeological remains of Egypt and Europe, and since then rival systems have arisen, all of which approximate more or less nearly to the truth.
The next period brings us into touch with Egyptian synchronisms whose date is certain to within a few years.
There is no reason to suppose that the kings of either country would have dated their own reigns with reference to the other; besides, the synchronisms do not strictly agree with the other chronological notices of the reigns.
Probably the original documents contained the number of years in the reign, and the dates of the more important events; but the synchronisms represent an artificial scheme created by the redactor.
He was also required to be perfectly familiar with the pedigrees of the principal families, their topographical distribution, the synchronisms of remarkable events both at home and abroad, and the etymologies of names in Erin.
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