02 - Illustrious Men (De Viris Illustribus) by Saint Jerome

Delve into the lives and achievements of 135 remarkable individuals from the early centuries of Christianity in Illustrious Men, a collection of biographies penned by St. Jerome. This work not only features the apostles and revered Christian authors, but also includes noteworthy non-Christians such as Josephus, and Philo of Alexandria. Serving as a valuable primary source of information on ancient Christian authors, Illustrious Men provides a succinct and captivating overview of the key figures and their contributions to literature and faith during that era, including St. Jerome himself.