Illustrious Men (De Viris Illustribus)

Illustrious Men (De Viris Illustribus) is a collection of 135 brief biographies written by Saint Jerome in the late 4th century. This work serves as a significant primary source on early Christian authors and their writings, beginning with the apostles and concluding with Jerome himself. It also includes notable non-Christian figures like Josephus and Philo of Alexandria, providing a comprehensive overview of influential writers from the early centuries of Christianity. The text is particularly valuable for those interested in the development of Christian literature and thought.