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Hilary of Poitiers · Author Profile

Hilary of Poitiers (Latin: Hilarius Pictaviensis; c. 310 – c. 367) was Bishop of Poitiers and a Doctor of the Church. He was sometimes referred to as the "Hammer of the Arians" (Malleus Arianorum) and the "Athanasius of the West". In this library, Hilary of Poitiers is linked to 1 document, including On the Trinity.

Activity
AD 315 - AD 367
Documents in this library
1
Corpus date window
AD 360

History and Context

Hilary of Poitiers (Latin: Hilarius Pictaviensis; c. 310 – c. 367) was Bishop of Poitiers and a Doctor of the Church. He was sometimes referred to as the "Hammer of the Arians" (Malleus Arianorum) and the "Athanasius of the West". His name comes from the Latin word for happy or cheerful. In addition to his important work as bishop, Hilary was married and the father of Abra of Poitiers, a nun and saint who became known for her charity. Hilary was born at Poitiers either at the end of the 3rd or beginning of the 4th century AD. His parents were pagans of distinction. He received a good education, which included a high level of Greek. Hilary of Poitiers is described in reference records as theologian, Catholic priest, philosopher, writer, and 2 more. Recorded offices include Roman Catholic Bishop of Poitiers (AD 353-). Place associations in major reference datasets include Poitiers. The documents preserved here span AD 360 and include On the Trinity (1 total).

What We Know

  • Activity window in reference data: AD 315 - AD 367.
  • Approximate lifespan from biographical records: AD 315-AD 367.
  • Roles in major reference data: theologian, Catholic priest, philosopher, writer, scholaster, and 1 more.
  • Ecclesial or civic offices recorded: Roman Catholic Bishop of Poitiers (AD 353-).
  • Associated places: Poitiers.
  • Tradition or confessional marker: Catholic Church.
  • Languages linked to writing or transmission: Latin.
  • Notable works cited in reference data: De Trinitate.
  • Documents in this corpus: 1 (On the Trinity).
  • Corpus date range for attributed texts: AD 360.

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Legacy

Hilary of Poitiers (Latin: Hilarius Pictaviensis; c. 310 – c. 367) was Bishop of Poitiers and a Doctor of the Church. In addition to his important work as bishop, Hilary was married and the father of Abra of Poitiers, a nun and saint who became known for her charity. Hilary of Poitiers's reception in theology and church history is closely tied to ongoing study of On the Trinity.

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