The Christian Conversation

St Hilary of Poitiers

born 310 in Poitiers
3 works written in 2 locations (720 pages)
DateName and SummaryPagesLocation
356–360
This treatise explores the profound theological understanding of the Trinity, emphasizing that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct persons yet of one divine essence, fully aligning with Scripture and apostolic tradition.more
603Ancyra
358
This treatise presents an in-depth defense of the Nicene Christological understanding, emphasizing the importance of precise language, particularly the terms "ὁμοούσιον" (of one essence) and "ὁμοιούσιον" (of similar essence), to preserve the true doctrine of the Trinity against heresies such as Arianism.more
76Ancyra
360–367
This collection comprises Hilary of Poitiers' Homilies on the Psalms, emphasizing a Christocentric and allegorical interpretation rooted in the Gospel for understanding the prophetic words.more
41Poitiers