Christianity, if he had fully dedicated himself to the task. Minucius felix encyclopedia volume catholic online. Marcus minucius felix, brodribb, arthur aikin, translator. Octavius with his companion consents, and minucius sits in the middle. Of the dialogue form of the octavius of minucius felix. The sacred writings of minucius felix ebook by minucius. Initsattempted amalgamationofdeities,syncretism,sofarfromre conciling.
This is one of the earliest latin texts to talk about christianity, and describe how the new religion fit. Marcus minucius felix, octavius vi judaism and rome. Only a short article written in 1906, however, evaluated its. Though tertullian is the founder of latin christianity, his contemporary minucius felix gives to christian thought its earliest clothing in latinity. The octavius by the roman lawyer, marcus minucius felix, is an apology for christianity in the form of a dialogue between the christian octavius and the pagan caecilius on a trip from rome to ostia. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Perhaps no late work, either pagan or christian, reminds us of the golden days of latin prose so much as the octavius of minucius felix. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the octavius of minucius felix illustrated. Apr 17, 2012 if, on the other hand, tertullian borrowed from minucius, the octavius was written probably about the year 166, and minucius flourished in the reign of marcus aurelius. Download pdf octavius free online new books in politics. His only known work, the dialogue octavius, is one of the earliest examples of latin apologetics. The octavius of minucius felix isbn 1643730738 isbn. Written roughly around the year 200, the essay is framed around two friendsofafriend arguing the relative merits of paganism and christianity while they sit by the sea.
Nothing is known of his personal history, and even the date at which he wrote can be only approximately ascertained as between ad 150 and 270. Minuciusfelix,theauthor,professestorecount hisrecollectionofadebatethattookplacebe tweenhistwofriendsoctaviusjanuariusandq. The octavius is a dialogue of which ostia is the scene. Nov 26, 2012 the octavius of minucius felix chapter 1 155888 antenicene fathers vol. It is written in the form of a dialogue between the pagan caecilius natalis and the christian octavius januarius, a provincial lawyer, the friend and fellowstudent of the author. Adolf ebert in his paper, tertullians verhaltniss zu minucius felix, leipzig, 1868. The octavius of minucius felix illustrated kindle edition by minucius felix, aeterna press. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Liinuciusfelix,marcusofthedialogue,isfirstmentioned bylactantiusinstit. Minucius felix, christian apologist, flourished between 160 and 300. Minucius felix, marcus article about minucius felix, marcus. Marcus minucius felix wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Nov 12, 2015 caecilius natalis was a native of cirta.
The sacred writings of minucius felix ebook por minucius. No one knows whether the octavius is fiction or nonfiction. Caecilius natalis, a pagan there was a magistrate of this name at cirta, in north africa, in around 210 ce, where minucius felix is thought to have come from originally. Christian apologist of the 3rd or perhaps 2nd cent. The octavius of minucius felix 9781643730738 by minucius felix. Octavius had just arrived from a foreign country where he had left his family. Christian apologist, flourished between 160 and 300. The sacred writings of minucius felix annotated edition. Octavius is an early writing in defense of christianity by marcus minucius felix. The octavius of minucius felix hardback or cased book. Minucius felix and two friends, octavius, and caecilius. Click download or read online button to get the sacred writings of minucius felix annotated edition book now. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Roman lawyer, he wrote the octavius, a dialogue on providence and christianity in general, between the skeptic pagan caecilius natalis and the christian octavius januarius, minucius friend. Written for educated nonchristians, the arguments are borrowed chiefly from. And thus, while we were all engaged in the enjoyment of this spectacle, caecilius was paying no attention, nor laughing at the contest. Minucius felix was a roman advocate, rhetorician, and christian apologist. His octavius has numerous points of agreement with the apologeticum of tertullian, similarities that have been explained by the theory of a common source an apology written in latin, and which is supposed to have disappeared without leaving any trace, not. This is one of the earliest latin texts to talk about christianity, and describe how the new religion fit in the wider social context of the roman world.
The later date was the one adopted by earlier critics, and the reasons for it are well given by mr. Jerome mentions minucius felix sporadically six times. Caecilius natalis upholds the cause of paganism, octavius januarius that of christianity. Full text of the octavius of minucius felix see other formats. Series ii latin texts the octavius of minucius felix by. Nov 07, 2014 like justin martyr, marcus minucius felix did not have a leadership role in the church. Discover book depositorys huge selection of minucius felix books online. Minucius felix octavius drraft commentary dissertation notes. Iv, minucius felix the octavius of minucius felix minucius felix robert ernest wallis. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
While it is not known for certain whether the dialogue reflects a historical debate or. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. In it a pagan and a christian discuss the merits of christian life. Either way, minucius felix, an otherwise unknown christian from the 2nd or early 3rd century, ably defends christianity against roman arguments, superstition, and rumors. Jslancient jeffery lee ltc goudy initials frederic goudy im fell english roman and italic igino marini. The dialogue form of the octavius of minucius felix. Polytheism,initscosmopolitandevelop ments,passedsentenceonitself. And whence who or where is that single solitary god, whom no free race, no kingdom not even. Minucius felix the catholic encyclopedia religionfacts. Illic vocabulis opus est, cum per singulos propriis appellationum insignibus multitudo dirimenda est. Lactantius mentions octavius twice in divinae institutiones. Its value and originality the octavius is a classic in the field of ancient christian latin apologies. Please enter your email address associated with your salem allpass account, then click continue.
Marcus minucius felix christian apologist britannica. Ep 12 minucius felix and the great novel of antiquity. This site is like a library, use search box in the. The podcast experience from whatruwearing clever antidote alex kluge im betapodcast. A stylistic analysis of minucius felixs octavius ch. Minucius felix serves as moderator and narrator of the dialogue. He wrote octavius, a dialogue between a christian octavius januarius and a pagan caecilius natalis. He is now exclusively known by his octavius, a dialogue on christianity between the pagan caecilius natalis and the christian octavius. If, on the other hand, tertullian borrowed from minucius, the octavius was written probably about the year 166, and minucius flourished in the reign of marcus aurelius. Minucius felix, marcus, author of the dialogue octavius, which, in spite of its lack of originality, and profound theological intuition, occupies a prominent place among the ancient apologies of the latin church, both on account of its genuine enthusiasm and elegant form, and on account of the clear and pointed manner in which it presents and refutes all the various objections to. Antenicene fathersvolume ivminucius felixintroductory note. Click download or read online button to octavius book pdf for free now. The name minucius felix has been found on inscriptions at tebessa and carthage cor.
His only known work, the dialogue octavius, is one of the earliest examples of latin. Discourse on the extinction of primitive races, 18001930 which also explores related themes of how colonial hegemonycultural domination purposes to extinguish what it sees as lesser cultures. The author marcus minucius felix plays the role of referee and observer. African author of the apology octavius, an elegant, attractive defense of christianity, which takes the form of a dialogue between a pagan, caecilius, and a christian, octavius, caecilius echoes the general calumnies against christians, and octavius corrects these views, stressing at the same time the. Download octavius ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format.
Apologetical works and minucius felix octavius ebook. He is known as the author of the octavius, a latin treatise refuting the common pagan charges against christianity, arguing for monotheism and providence, and attacking mythology. The octavius gives an account of a debate, apparently mediated by minucius felix, between octavius januarius, a christian convert, and q. His octavius has numerous points of agreement with the apologeticum of tertullian, similarities that have been explained by the theory of a common source an apology written in latin, and which is supposed to have disappeared without leaving any trace, not even in the name of its author. This short apology, or defense of the christian faith, is the sole surviving work of marcus minucius felix. Minucius felix and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Octavius attempts to give the reasons he has for his own beliefs and answer caecilius critiques. Octavius is couched in the form of a philosophical dialogue, at the end of which. It has been the subject of numerous books and articles which deal with most problems related to textual criticism, grammar, style, and various influences of previous authors. Antenicene fathersvolume ivminucius felixthe octavius of. A roman lawyer, he wrote the octavius, a dialogue on providence and christianity in general, between the skeptic pagan caecilius natalis and the christian octavius januarius, minucius friend.
Marcus minucius felix, author of faith of the early fathers, volume 1, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Like lactantius, minucius was a convert to christianity. Minucius felix internet encyclopedia of philosophy. Marcus minucius felix was one of the earliest of the latin apologists for christianity. The harshness and provincialism, with the graecisms, if not the mere tertullianism, of tertullian, deprive him of high claims to be classed among latin writers, as such. Full text of the octavius of minucius felix internet archive.
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