Rufinus is mostly known as the translator of Origen, and the opponent of St. Jerome in the controversy over Origen. But he also wrote an important commentary on the Apostles’ Creed, which is on Dr. Papandrea’s list of “state of the art documents,” patristic works that succinctly showcase the state of the development of doctrine at the time they were written.

Links

To listen to Mike Aquilina’s episodes on Origen, Episode 19: https://www.catholicculture.org/comme...

and Episode 20: https://www.catholicculture.org/comme...

To listen to Mike Aquilina’s episode on Jerome, Episode 37: https://www.catholicculture.org/comme...

To read Jerome’s Letter to Rufinus of Aquileia: https://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...

To read Rufinus’ Apology (reply to Jerome): https://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...

To read Rufinus’ Commentary on the Apostle’s Creed: https://www.catholicculture.org/cultu...

For more on the historical context of the early Church, including the development of the Christian Bible, see the book: Reading the Church Fathers: A History of the Early Church and the Development of Doctrine: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/r...

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