Letter 148: This is an interesting letter addressed to a lady of rank, on the principles and methods of a holy life. It is not, however, the work of Jerome, of whose style it shows few traces. It has been ascribed in turn to Paulinus of Nola and Sulpicius Severus.
Letter 148: To the Matron Celantia
[An interesting letter addressed to a lady of rank on the principles and methods of living a holy life. However, this letter is almost certainly NOT by Jerome — his style is largely absent. It has been attributed to Paulinus of Nola and to Sulpicius Severus, both contemporaries of Jerome's and both capable of this kind of writing. Its inclusion in Jerome's letter collection is one of many instances of misattribution in ancient epistolography.]
[The full text of this letter exists only as a summary in the available source.]
Human translation — New Advent (NPNF / ANF series)
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