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Sulpicius wrote a world chronicle, (''Chronicorum Libri duo'' or ''Historia sacra''), which extends from the creation of the world to A. D. 400, omitting the historical events recorded in the New Testament writings. It is an important source of information for the Arian controversy, especially with regard to Gaul. | Sulpicius wrote a world chronicle, (''Chronicorum Libri duo'' or ''Historia sacra''), which extends from the creation of the world to A. D. 400, omitting the historical events recorded in the New Testament writings. It is an important source of information for the Arian controversy, especially with regard to Gaul. | ||
Sulpicius's life of Saint Martin of Tours was begun during the lifetime of St. Martin (who died | Sulpicius's life of Saint Martin of Tours was begun during the lifetime of St. Martin (who died in 397) and remained the most popular biography of that very popular saint. | ||
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