MAGNUS CAMPUS, (anc. geog.), a tract lying towards Scythopolis, or Bethsan in Galilee, beyond which it extends into Samaria; Josephus placing the common boundary between these two districts, in the Campus Magnus. Called also Esdrelon, (Judith); 30 miles long, and 18 broad; having Samaria with mount Ephraim to the south, the lake Genesareth to the east, mount Carmel to the west, and Lebanon to the north.
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