The Octavius of Minucius Felix — Chapter 5

1

The ms. and first edition read “more;” Ursinus suggested minus instead of magis.

2

This clause is otherwise read: “Therefore we must be indignant, nay, must be grieved.”

3

Otherwise for “even,” “except.”

4

The reading of the ms. is “stuprari,” as above. “Scrutari,” “sciari,” or “lustrare” and “suspicari,” are proposed emendations.

5

Or, “although its weight may have established the earth.”

6

Or, “although the moisture may have flowed into the sea.”

7

Variously read, “is raised up,” or “and is raised up.” The ms. has “attollitur,” which by some is amended into “et alitur,” or “et tollitur.”

8

Either “delectu” or “dilectu.”

9

Or, “it is extolled.”

Chapter 5