Chronographia

The Chronographia is a historical work by John Malalas, a Byzantine chronicler of Syrian origin who lived around the 6th century CE. This extensive compilation covers history from the Creation up to 565 CE, though the surviving manuscript ends in 563 CE.1

Written in the popular Greek of unlearned Christian circles, the Chronographia emphasizes the importance of Antioch and carries a Monophysite perspective. While often considered inaccurate and uncritical, it serves as a valuable source for understanding the first half of the 6th century. The work is a type of world chronicle, beginning with biblical events and aiming to place ordinary Byzantines within a grand narrative of world history and salvation.12