Pontius
Pontius (middle of the 3rd century, exact dates of life are not known) was a Christian Latin writer from Carthage . He held the position of deacon in the community of Carthage . Only one work by Pontius is known: The "Vita Caecilii Cypriani", a biography of Cyprian of Carthage . The value of the work as a historical source for Cyprian’s life is controversial and is estimated to be rather low; However, the work is significant as a representation of the ideal image of a Christian bishop from the 3rd century.
Pontius and his work are mentioned in Hieronymus (De viris illustribus 68).
literature
- Sebastian Bialas: Pontius. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 16, Bautz, Herzberg 1999, ISBN 3-88309-079-4 , Sp. 1252-1253.
- Mario Ziegler: Die vita et passio Cypriani: Intentional statement and historical background , in: Klio 91 (2009), pp. 458–471
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pontius |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Pontius Deacon |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | late antique Christian Roman author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century or 3rd century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Carthage |
| DATE OF DEATH | 3rd century |