1. The size of the sun is greater than that of the earth and so from
the moment when it rises it appears equally to east and west at the
same time.[272] And as to its appearing to us about a cubit in width,
it is necessary to reflect how far the sun is from the earth, which
distance causes it to seem small to us.
[272] This passage indicates Isidore’s belief in a flat earth.
See pp. 51–54.