The Octavius of Minucius Felix
Minucius Felix
Chapter 32
About this work
A polished Latin dialogue in which pagan and Christian friends debate providence, Roman religion, accusations against Christians, resurrection, and the philosophical credibility of Christian monotheism.
- Author
- Minucius Felix
- Date
- Late 2nd or early 3rd century
- Origin
- Rome or North Africa
- Genre
- Dialogue
The work’s date relative to Tertullian and the author’s geographical setting remain debated.
Chapter XXXII.—Argument: Nor Can It Be Said that the Christians Conceal What They Worship Because They Have No Temples and No Altars, Inasmuch as They are Persuaded that God Can Be Circumscribed by No Temple, and that No Likeness of Him Can Be Made. But He is Everywhere Present, Sees All Things, Even the Most Secret Thoughts of Our Hearts; And We Live Near to Him, and in His Protection.
“But do you think that we