Publisher's Synopsis
A Preliminary Dissertation to the Octavius of Minucius Felix and A Preliminary Discourse to Vincentius Lirinensis are two works by the ancient Roman author Minucius Felix. The Octavius is a dialogue between a Christian and a pagan, in which the former defends his faith against the latter's objections. The Preliminary Dissertation provides an introduction to the Octavius, discussing its themes and context. The Preliminary Discourse is a defense of traditional Christian doctrine against the heretical teachings of various sects. Together, these works offer insights into early Christian thought and the challenges faced by the faith in its early years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
