In 393, in his lengthy treatise Adversus Jovinianum, Jerome confuted Jovinian’s position on marriage for women. Jerome was a brilliant satirist. … Read the post Jerome’s Adversus Jovinianum: method in madness about marriage
In addition to producing the Vulgate, Saint Jerome should be more widely recognized for his vituperative skill and use of an obscene gesture. … Read the post Saint Jerome’s obscene gesture for fellow theologian Jovinian
Bad breath was a common problem in the ancient world. Bad breath also became a literary device. … Read the post more ancient history of bad breath: Jerome on Bilia & Duillius