Delphi Complete Works of Sulpicius Severus

by Sulpicius Severus, Delphi Classics (editor), Alexander Roberts (translator)

A fourth century Christian ascetic, Sulpicius Severus is an important authority for Gallo-Roman history and the most graceful writer of his time. His most famous work is a biography of Saint Martin of Tours, of whom he was a disciple and his most famous hagiographer. He also wrote an influential ‘Sacred History’, narrating events from the Creation to his own time, while omitting the Gospels. Sulpicius’ ‘Dialogues’ are a literary masterpiece in which the relative merits of Martin’s monastery are debated by one of its inmates with a traveller, who has recently returned to Aquitania from the ascetics of the North African desert. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, offering both English translations and the original Latin texts. This eBook presents Sulpicius’ complete works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Sulpicius’ life and works
* Features the complete extant works of Sulpicius, in both English translation and the original Latin
* Concise introductions to the author
* Includes Alexander Roberts’ translation for ‘Nicene and Post-Nicene Series II’, Volume XI, 1885
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables
* Includes rare spurious works
* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for classical students
* Features two bonus biographies, including Gennadius’ first biography of the ascetic — discover Sulpicius’ ancient world



The Translations
Brief Sulpitius Severus (1885) by Alexander Roberts
Sacred History
On the Life of Saint Martin
Letters
Dialogues
Doubtful Letters

The Latin Texts
List of Latin Texts

The Dual Texts
Dual Latin and English Texts

The Biographies
Severus the Presbyter (c. 470) by Gennadius of Constantinople
Sulpicius Severus (1911)

1241 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 16, 2024

About the author

Born into a noble family of Aquitaine, Sulpicius studied law before being moved to follow the example of St. Martin of Tours. He is an important source on Priscillian, St. Martin, and the Arian-Nicene controversy.