Paulinus of Nola
, by Trout, Dennis E.- ISBN: 9780520217096 | 0520217098
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 10/1/1999
Born a pagan, Meropius Pontius Paulinus (c. 353-431 A.D.) became one of the earliest Christian ascetics in the Latin west, was elevated to the bishopric of Nola (in Italy) which he turned into a pilgrims' bourne, and did much for the Christianization of Latin poetry.