The Treatises Of S. Caecilius Cyprian, Bishop Of Carthage And Martyr

By Cyprian

Book Overview

The Treatises of S. Caecilius Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage and Martyr is a collection of writings by Cyprian, a prominent early Christian bishop and theologian who lived in North Africa in the third century. The book contains a series of treatises and letters written by Cyprian on a variety of topics, including the unity of the Church, the sacraments, the role of bishops, and the nature of martyrdom. Cyprian's writings are notable for their emphasis on the importance of the Church as a community of believers and for his defense of the authority of bishops in matters of faith and practice. He also wrote extensively on the subject of martyrdom, having himself been martyred during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Valerian.The book provides a valuable glimpse into the beliefs and practices of early Christianity and is a significant work of Christian literature from the third century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of Christian theology.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430464828
• ISBN13: 9781430464822
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"