Caesarius of Arles: A Historical Biography
Augustus Neander’s account of Caesarius of Arles traces his monastic formation, service as bishop, preaching, and care for poor people and captives. This English text comes from the 1851 edition of Light in the Dark Places.
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Lane & Scott, New York · 1851
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Key themes
- Saints’ lives
- Pastoral ministry
- Charity
- Church history
Questions for your reading
- How did Caesarius teach his congregation to care for the poor?
- Why did he distinguish spiritual healing from bodily cures?
About the editions
Historical English biography, transcribed from Neander’s 1851 edition.


