Illustrious Men (De Viris Illustribus)

Illustrious Men (De Viris Illustribus)

by Saint Jerome

Saint Jerome's *De Viris Illustribus* (Illustrious Men) presents a collection of concise biographies of prominent figures from the early Christian world. It encompasses both Christian and non-Christian figures, including apostles, early Church Fathers, and respected writers of the time. The work offers insight into the lives and writings of influential individuals, providing a glimpse into the intellectual and religious landscape of the late fourth century. Jerome's aim was to provide a historical context for Christian literature, highlighting the contributions of those who shaped the development of Christian thought and practice.

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Saint Jerome was a prominent Christian scholar and theologian who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries AD. He is particularly renowned for his translations of the Bible into Latin, which would go on...

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