{"product_id":"minucius-felix-and-his-place-among-the-early-fathers-of-the-latin-church-9781025839301","title":"Minucius Felix and His Place Among the Early Fathers of the Latin Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Harry James Baylis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Christianity - History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinucius Felix and His Place Among the Early Fathers of the Latin Church\u003c\/b\u003e is an insightful scholarly examination of Marcus Minucius Felix, one of the earliest and most sophisticated Latin Christian apologists. The work centers on his primary contribution, the dialogue \"Octavius,\" investigating its critical role in the development of Western Christian thought and its relationship to the broader Roman intellectual landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarry James Baylis provides a meticulous analysis of Minucius Felix's literary style, his chronological place in history, and his connections to other foundational figures such as Tertullian and Cyprian. The study explores how Felix effectively defended the Christian faith against pagan philosophical critiques, bridging the divide between classical Roman culture and the emerging Christian message. This volume serves as an essential resource for students of patristics, historical theology, and church history, highlighting the enduring value of a writer who helped shape the early Latin theological tradition. By situating Minucius Felix within the historical context of the late second and early third centuries, the book clarifies his significant impact on the intellectual foundations of the early Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887411871895,"sku":"9781025839301","price":3201.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025839301.webp?v=1781158918","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/minucius-felix-and-his-place-among-the-early-fathers-of-the-latin-church-9781025839301","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}