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Jerome: Select Letters (Loeb Classical Library No. 262),Used
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Correspondence Of A Church Father.Jerome (Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus), Ca. 345420, Of Stridon, Dalmatia, Son Of Christian Parents, At Rome Listened To Rhetoricians, Legal Advocates, And Philosophers, And In 360 Was Baptized By Pope Liberius. He Traveled Widely In Gaul And In Asia Minor; And Turned In The Years 373379 To Hermetic Life In Syria. Ordained Presbyter At Antioch In 379 He Went To Constantinople, Met Gregory Of Nazianzus And Advanced Greatly In Scholarship. He Was Called To Rome In 382 To Help Pope Damasus, At Whose Suggestion He Began His Revision Of The Old Latin Translation Of The Bible (Which Came To Form The Core Of The Vulgate Version). Meanwhile He Taught Scripture And Hebrew And Monastic Living To Roman Women. Wrongly Suspected Of Luxurious Habits, He Left Rome (Now Under Pope Siricius) In 385, Toured Palestine, Visited Egypt, And Then Settled In Bethlehem, Presiding Over A Monastery And (With Help) Translating The Old Testament From Hebrew. About 394 He Met Augustine. He Died On 30 September 420.Jeromes Letters Constitute One Of The Most Notable Collections In Latin Literature. They Are An Essential Source For Our Knowledge Of Christian Life In The Fourthfifth Centuries; They Also Provide Insight Into One Of The Most Striking And Complex Personalities Of The Time. Seven Of The Eighteen Letters In This Selection Deal With A Primary Interest Of Jeromes: The Morals And Proper Role Of Women. The Most Famous Letter Here Fervently Extols Virginity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Select Letters'? A: 'Select Letters' features the correspondence of the Church Father Jerome, focusing on his insights into Christian life and the role of women in the fourth and fifth centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Select Letters'? A: The author of 'Select Letters' is Jerome, a significant figure in early Christian scholarship.
- Q: When was 'Select Letters' published? A: 'Select Letters' was published on January 1, 1933.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Select Letters' have? A: 'Select Letters' is available in a hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Select Letters'? A: 'Select Letters' contains 528 pages, providing extensive content for readers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Select Letters' is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: What insights can I gain from reading 'Select Letters'? A: Readers can gain insights into early Christian thought, including Jerome's views on morality, gender roles, and his personal experiences.
- Q: Is 'Select Letters' a suitable resource for academic study? A: Yes, 'Select Letters' is a valuable resource for academic study, especially for those interested in early Christian literature and theology.
- Q: What makes Jerome's letters notable? A: Jerome's letters are notable for their historical significance and their reflection of the complexities of life and belief in early Christian society.
- Q: Does 'Select Letters' include letters addressing women's roles? A: Yes, 'Select Letters' includes several letters that specifically address the morals and proper roles of women, highlighting Jerome's views on the subject.