Bible Dictionary
AUTRANITIS
Autranitis is a name used by Josephus for Hauran, a region east of the Jordan. The term identifies the area rather than a distinct biblical doctrine or person.
Definition
Autranitis is a name used by Josephus for Hauran, a region east of the Jordan.
Biblical Usage
The term is not presented as a distinct biblical person, doctrine, or event.
Historical Background
Autranitis is a geographical designation in Josephus for the region called Hauran.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>o-ran-i'-tis: Used by Josephus for HAURAN (which see).</p>