Jean Bolland
Flemish priest and hagiographer
Born
August 18th, 1596
428 years ago
Died
September 12th, 1665
359 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Belgium
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A priest in the Society of Jesus, contributed significantly to the study of saints' lives. Established a systematic chronological collection of hagiographies, known as the 'Acta Sanctorum', which served as a reference for future studies on saints. Focused on the critical examination of sources, promoting a scholarly approach to hagiography. Worked extensively in Belgium and had lasting influence in the field of religious literature.
Founded the collection 'Acta Sanctorum'
Promoted critical examination of hagiographical sources
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