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Rufin z Akwilei

345 – 411

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Wikipedia Summary

Tyrannius Rufinus, also called Rufinus of Aquileia, was an early Christian monk, philosopher, historian, and theologian who worked to translate Greek patristic material, especially the work of Origen, into Latin.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
November 30, 344
Concordia Sagittaria
Date of death
November 30, 410
Messina
Citizenship

Ancient Rome

Occupations & fields
church historianwritertranslatormonkhistorian
Notable works
Ecclesiastical historyVita sanctorum patrumDe principiisRegula sancti BasileiHomilies of saint Basil
Field and occupation
latinský církevní spisovatel, historik a teolog, známý hlavně jako překladatel řeckých církevních otců z řečtiny do latiny, především Origena
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