The Works of Lactantius Ante Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to AD 325 Part Twenty-One

The Works of Lactantius: Ante Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to AD 325 V21 is a book that compiles the writings of Lactantius, a Christian author who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. The book is part of the Ante Nicene Christian Library series, which translates the writings of early Christian fathers before the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. The book is edited by Reverend Alexander Roberts and includes a preface that provides historical context for Lactantius' writings. The Works of Lactantius covers a wide range of topics related to Christianity, including the nature of God, the creation of the world, the fall of man, and the redemption of humanity through Christ. Lactantius was known for his apologetic writings, which defended Christianity against pagan attacks and argued for its superiority over other religions. He was also a prolific writer of theological treatises and commentaries on the Bible. Overall, The Works of Lactantius is an important resource for scholars and students of early Christianity, providing insight into the beliefs and practices of the early Church.1871. Part Twenty-one of Twenty-four. The translations of the writings of the early Church writers from the time of Christ till the Council of Nicea in 325 into English, known as the Ante-Nicene Library. Contents of Volume Twenty-one: The Works of Lactantius, Volume I, translated by William Fletcher, including Of the False Worship of the Gods; Of the Origin of Error; Of the False Wisdom of Philosophers; Of True Wisdom and Religion; Of Justice; Of True Worship; and Of a Happy Life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.