Aquilonius

Aquilonius, also known as Aquilinus, was a Roman poet and grammarian who lived in the 4th century AD. His full name was Aquilinus Aquilinus, and he was born in the Roman province of Africa. Aquilonius is best known for his work "De Doctrina Christiana," a didactic poem that explains Christian doctrine in a clear and accessible manner. The poem is divided into 100 chapters, each of which addresses a specific topic related to Christian belief and practice. Aquilonius' work was widely read and studied during the Middle Ages, and it played an important role in the spread of Christian knowledge in Europe. Aquilonius' other works include a commentary on the Psalms and a collection of homilies. He is considered one of the most important Latin poets of the late antique period, and his influence can still be seen in the works of later Christian writers. Aquilonius' life and works are a valuable source of information about the religious and intellectual life of the Roman Empire in the 4th century.