The Octavius of Minucius Felix
Minucius Felix
Chapter 8
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 VIII.—Argument: The Impious Temerity of Theodorus, Diagoras, and Protagoras is Not at All to Be Acquiesced In, Who Wished Either Altogether to Get Rid of the Religion of the Gods, or at Least to Weaken It. But Infinitely Less to Be Endured is that Skulking and Light-Shunning People of the Christians, Who Reject the Gods, and Who, Fearing to Die After Death, Do Not in the Meantime Fear to Die.
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