On Tue, 30 Jun 1998, Robert Kraft wrote:
> Is there a logical explanation for the dating of "Martial" to the mid 3rd
> century while traditions claim him for the first (or perhaps early second)
> century? Its not the first time such an inconsistency has emerged in these
> materials, but this one seems so blatant. Are we dealing with the mixing
> of traditions concerning two different persons (whether historically
> identifiable or not)?
>
> Bob
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Dear Bob,
Although I do not have the precise refs. handt, SM's dates are est. by
Gregory of Tours.
Mike
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