Tyrannius Rufinus
Tyrannius Rufinus was a writer, translator, monk and historian (345–411). He was born at Concordia Sagittaria and died at Messina.
Also recorded as Rufinus of Aquileia; Rufinus of Concordia; Rufinus Aquileiensis.
Tyrannius Rufinus in brief
- Born
- 345
- Died
- 411
- Known for
- writer, translator, monk and historian
- Place of birth
- Concordia Sagittaria
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Rufinus of Aquileia, Rufinus of Concordia and Rufinus Aquileiensis. His recorded languages were Latin and Ancient Greek. His recorded confession was Catholic Church.
Work and production
Works recorded as notable number 5: Ecclesiastical history, Vita sanctorum patrum, De principiis, Regula sancti Basilei and Homilies of saint Basil.
Catalogued works
12 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. Their recorded dates run from 344 to 1916.
La vie des anciens saintz peres hermites. Ecclesiastical history. Vita sanctorum patrum, dated 0366. Jewish War (Rufinus' translation), dated 0344. Vies des saints Peres d'Egipte. Regula sancti Basilei. Vidas de los santos religiosos. Atti degli apostoli. Vite dei santi Padri. A commentary on the Apostle's creed. Church History of Rufinus of Aquileia. A commentary on the Apostles' Creed, dated 1916.
Literature
3 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.
Rufinus, Tyrannius, Religion Past and Present. Rufinus, Tyrannius, Lexikon des gesamten Buchwesens Online. A Commentary on the Apostles’ Creed by Tyrannius Rufinus, of Aquileia, Priest, Rufinus, 1954.
In detail
training under Jerome and Didymus the Blind is recorded. the recorded working language is Latin and Ancient Greek.
The field of work recorded is patristics, translations from Greek and translation into Latin.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Jerusalem.
Works named in the authority record are Ecclesiastical history, Vita sanctorum patrum, De principiis, Regula sancti Basilei and Homilies of saint Basil.
Chronology
- 344Jewish War (Rufinus' translation).
- 345Tyrannius Rufinus born at Concordia Sagittaria.
- 366Vita sanctorum patrum.
- 411Tyrannius Rufinus died at Messina.
Sources
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- 1.
“Tyrannius Rufinus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q365835: Tyrannius Rufinus
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