Editing Orosius (section)

=== Early life ===
Despite the scarcity of sources, if his date of birth is accepted as that given above or at least within the window between 375 and 385 it can be seen that Orosius grew up during a period of cultural flourishing, contemporary with [[Hydatius]] and [[Avitus of Braga]].<ref>Pedro Martínez Cavero refers to a discussion of this theme by J. E. López Pereira in his "Cultura y literatura latinas en el NO peninsular en la latinidad tardía".</ref> [[Priscillianism]] was an important doctrine at this time and it is considered likely that after entering the [[priesthood]] he took an interest in the Priscillianist [[controversy]], which was being widely debated in his native country.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Z3DYAAAAMAAJ&q=Orosius++Priscillian&pg=PA84|title=The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century|last=Rotelle|first=John E.|date=1990|publisher=New City Press|isbn=9781565480384|language=en}}</ref>

The classical theories suggest that Orosius belonged to a family with good social standing,<ref>Pedro Martínez Cavero this time refers to author G. Fainck.</ref> which would have allowed him to gain a good education. This would have developed along [[Christianity|Christian]] lines, although assuming that Orosius was born in Braga, he would also have had a good knowledge of the rural culture of that time.

Contemporary histories indicate that from an early age Orosius was loquacious and erudite,<ref>Both Martínez Cavero and Torres Rodríguez maintain this in books mentioned in the bibliography.</ref> alluding to statements to this effect made by both Augustine and [[Pope Gelasius I]].  In any case, any discussion of Orosius's youth is pure speculation and conjecture because, as discussed above, there is little knowledge regarding this period of his life.