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a term in chronology signifying a fixed point of time, from which the succeeding years are numbered. Scaliger says it means "a stop," because "in epochs stop and terminate the measures of times." It now usually denotes a remarkable date; as, the epoch of the destruction of Troy, B.C. 1183, &c.
EPOCHS OF GREEK ECCLESIASTICAL POETRY. Like that of the Latin, the Poetry. of the Greek Church may be divided into three epochs:" ... /.../neale/hymns of the eastern church/epochs of greek ecclesiastical poetry.htm. Leading Chronological Epochs.
The point of time, usually marked by some important event, from which a series of year’s, termed an era, is computed or dated; although “epoch” and “aera” are often used synonymously for either a chronological period or date in general (see Penny Cyclopedia, s.v. AEra).
; a term in chronology signifying a fixed point of time, from which the succeeding years are numbered. Scaliger says it means 'a stop,' because 'in epochs stop and terminate the measures of times.' It now usually denotes a remarkable date; as, the epoch of the destruction of Troy, B.C. 1183, &c. The
1. (n.) A fixed point of time, usually an epoch, from which a series of years is reckoned. 2. (n.) A period of time reckoned from some particular date or epoch; a succession of years dating from some important event; as, the era of Alexander; the era of Christ, or the Christian era (see under Christian). 3. (n.)
15 paź 2021 · A fixed point of time, established in history by the occurrence of some grand or remarkable event; a point of time marked by an event of great subsequent influence; as, the epoch of the creation; the birth of Christ was the epoch which gave rise to the Christian era.
