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William Stephen Gilly

 
9781331641995: Vigilantius (Classic Reprint): And His Times

Synopsis

Uncover Vigilantius and his times through a careful, critical history. This edition assembles early sources and scholarly notes to clarify a complex era of Christian reform and controversy.


The work traces the life of Vigilantius and the currents that shaped the fourth century church, including debates over monastic life, pilgrimages, relics, and church authority. It presents the editor’s aim to faithfully use available materials while acknowledging chronological uncertainties and the influence of opponents on the record. The volume lays out how later writers viewed these tensions and what that means for understanding early Christian practice and belief.



  • Contextualizes fourth‑century debates around asceticism, saints, and ecclesiastical authority.

  • Explores relationships between Vigilantius, Jerome, Paulinus, Sulpicius, and others.

  • Examines how dates and sources have been revised and what that implies for interpretation.

  • Offers a rigorous, source‑based narrative suitable for readers of religious history and late antiquity.


Ideal for readers of religious history, late antiquity, and scholars seeking a nuanced account of early church reform movements.

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