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Victorinus

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Victorinus (Caius Marius Victorinus Afer) , fl. 361, Roman grammarian, b. Africa. He became renowned as a teacher of rhetoric in Rome and as an advocate of Neoplatonism. Becoming a Christian in his later life, he was forbidden to teach by Emperor Julian. His works include a book on definitions, a treatise on Cicero's De inventione, an unoriginal grammar, several tracts against Arianism, and some Pauline commentaries. Some hymns and several other treatises have been attributed to him. Author not available, VICTORINUS. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Victorinus Afer, Caius Marius
Victorinus Afer, Caius Marius (or Victorinus Afer, Fabius Marius) (4th cent.), rhetor and theologian. A native of Africa, he taught in Rome. He became a Christian, resigned his rhetorship in 362 (an event which excited comment and influenced St Augustine... Read more

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