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The Life Of Saint Jerome, The Great Doctor Of The Church: In Six Books

Father Jose De Siguenza

""The Life of Saint Jerome, The Great Doctor of the Church: In Six Books"" is a biographical work written by Father Jose de Siguenza. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Saint Jerome, one of the most prominent figures in early Christianity. Jerome was a theologian, historian, and translator who lived in the fourth century and is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate. The book is divided into six books, each of which covers different aspects of Jerome's life. The first book provides an overview of Jerome's early years, including his birth in Dalmatia and his education in Rome. The second book covers his conversion to Christianity and his decision to become a monk. The third book focuses on his travels throughout the Mediterranean, including his time in Antioch and Constantinople. The fourth book covers Jerome's work as a translator, including his translation of the Bible into Latin. The fifth book focuses on his theological writings and his role in shaping early Christian doctrine. The final book covers his later years, including his death and the legacy he left behind. Throughout the book, Father Jose de Siguenza provides historical context and analysis of Jerome's life and work. He also explores the impact that Jerome had on the early Christian church and on subsequent generations of theologians and scholars. Overall, ""The Life of Saint Jerome, The Great Doctor of the Church: In Six Books"" is a detailed and insightful account of one of the most important figures in early Christianity. It offers a wealth of information for scholars and lay readers alike, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: May 26th, 2006
  • Pages: 704
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 1.55in - 2.24lb
  • EAN: 9781428611825
  • Categories: Literary FiguresHistoricalReligious