The Mount of Olives and Primitive Holiness is a biography of Paulinus of Nola, a 5th-century bishop and poet who is revered as a saint by the Catholic Church. Written by Louise Imogen Guiney in the late 19th century, this book traces Paulinus' journey from a life of wealth and privilege to a life of religious devotion and asceticism. Through careful analysis of Paulinus' writings and historical records, Guiney paints a vivid picture of the bishop's...