Saint Jerome

Saint Jerome

Author: Cutts, Edward L

Year: 1879

CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. A.D. 346-363. Birth and Education of Jerome Page 1 The city of Aquileia — The village of Strido — Jerome bom there, A.D. 346 — Of Dalmatian race, of Christian family — Sketch of political and ecclesiastical history during the period of his boyhood. CHAPTER II. A.D. 363. Rome in the Fourth Century 5 Its architectural splendour — Its political decadence — no longer the seat of empire, but still inhabited by the great ancient families — Its wealth and luxury — The worship of the Gods of ancient Rome still maintained in splendour, but the Church numerous and powerful — Description of the city : the Campagna, the tombs, the suburbs, the streets, the Forum, the population. CHAPTER III. A.D. 363-367. Student Life in Rome 12 The organization of the Roman schools — The course of study — Student life — Holiday visits to the tombs of the martyrs — Contest between Damasus and Ursicinus for the See of Rome — Storming of the Basilica of Sicinius — Riots — Punishments — Election of Damasus confirmed — Jerome goes to Treves — His "conversion" — Returns to Rome. CHAPTER IV. The Patrician Devotees of Rome Page 20 Development of Asceticism in the Church — Antony, Pachomius, Macar