Arnold, teacher near Paris

Arnold preached the gospel in a forest near Paris. Martyrs’ Mirror records that he was killed there in 511 and that his wife buried him at the place of his death.

The account emphasizes his desire to use the gift entrusted to him in Christ’s service. Its accompanying discussion considers his preaching and married life, locating a named teacher within the sixth-century account rather than leaving the period as a chapter heading alone.