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Octavius: (Dialogue Entre Un Paien Et Un Chrétien)

Octavius: (Dialogue Entre Un Paien Et Un Chrétien)

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PhilosophyAncient History GeneralGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1147684588
ISBN13: 9781147684582
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 20 2010
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Latin

Octavius is a philosophical and apologetic dialogue in Latin between a pagan and a Christian, written by Marcus Minucius Felix. The work presents a debate between the pagan Caecilius Natalis and the Christian Octavius Januarius, with Minucius Felix acting as the arbiter. The dialogue explores various aspects of Christian belief and defends it against criticisms prevalent in the Roman world. Octavius is notable for its elegant style and its insights into the intellectual and religious climate of the 2nd century CE. It offers valuable perspectives on the early interactions between Christianity and paganism, making it an important text for understanding the development of Christian thought and its engagement with the broader Roman society.

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