Publisher's Synopsis
S. Optati Milevitani Libri VII is a foundational work of early Christian theology, written in Latin by Saint Optatus of Milevis in the 4th century. This edition, meticulously compiled and edited by Karl Ziwsa, presents Optatus's detailed arguments against the Donatist schism, a major controversy that divided the Church in Roman Africa.
Optatus's seven books delve into the nature of the Church, the sacraments, and the role of imperial authority in religious affairs. His writings offer invaluable insights into the theological and political landscape of the late Roman Empire and the development of Christian doctrine. This volume remains an essential resource for scholars of church history, patristics, and late antiquity, providing a critical perspective on the challenges and debates that shaped early Christian thought.
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