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91. The (place) of Saint
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Though others maintain that he (Jonah) was born and buried near Diospolis, that is, Lod, not understanding that the addition "Opher" is meant to distinguish (Geth of Jonah) from the other cities of Geth, which are shown to this day near Eleutheropolis or Diospolis. (Hieronymus, In Ionam, prol.) |
Photo: According to popular tradition the prophet Jonah landed in Jaffa. |
