The Octavius of Minucius Felix
Minucius Felix
Chapter 9
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 IX.—Argument: The Religion of the Christians is Foolish, Inasmuch as They Worship a Crucified Man, and Even the Instrument Itself of His Punishment. They are Said to Worship the Head of an Ass, and Even the Nature of Their Father. They are Initiated by the Slaughter and the Blood of an Infant, and in Shameless Darkness They are All Mixed Up in an Uncertain Medley.
“And now, as wickeder things