The Epitome of the Divine Institutes
Lactantius
Chapter 9
About this work
A condensed presentation of Lactantius’s apologetic project, summarizing his case against pagan worship and his account of divine providence, true religion, justice, and Christian hope.
- Author
- Lactantius
- Date
- Early 4th century
- Origin
- Nicomedia or Gaul
- Genre
- Apology
Chap. IX.—Of the Disgraceful Deeds of the Gods.
Whence did Ceres bring forth Proserpine, except