Minucius Felix Octavius
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Minucius Felix

Octavius

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A dialogue between a Christian and a pagan on the beach at Ostia. The pagan makes the case against Christianity; the Christian responds. The most polished and literary of the early Latin apologies — Ciceronian in form, devastating in argument.

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Books

  • 1
    Book 1

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

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  • 2
    Book 2

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    4 lines
  • 3
    Book 3

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    6 lines
  • 4
    Book 4

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    6 lines
  • 5
    Book 5

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    13 lines
  • 6
    Book 6

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

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  • 7
    Book 7

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    6 lines
  • 8
    Book 8

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

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  • 9
    Book 9

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    7 lines
  • 10
    Book 10

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

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  • 11
    Book 11

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    9 lines
  • 12
    Book 12

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    7 lines
  • 13
    Book 13

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    5 lines
  • 14
    Book 14

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    7 lines
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    Book 15

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

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    Book 16

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    6 lines
  • 17
    Book 17

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    11 lines
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    Book 18

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    11 lines
  • 19
    Book 19

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    16 lines
  • 20
    Book 20

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    6 lines
  • 21
    Book 21

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    13 lines
  • 22
    Book 22

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

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  • 23
    Book 23

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    7 lines
  • 24
    Book 24

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    8 lines
  • 25
    Book 25

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    12 lines
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    Book 26

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    12 lines
  • 27
    Book 27

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    8 lines
  • 28
    Book 28

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    11 lines
  • 29
    Book 29

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    8 lines
  • 30
    Book 30

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

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    Book 31

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    8 lines
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    Book 32

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    9 lines
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    Book 33

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

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    Book 34

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    13 lines
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    Book 35

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    6 lines
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    Book 36

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    9 lines
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    Book 37

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    12 lines
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    Book 38

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

    7 lines
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    Book 39

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

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    Book 40

    A chapter of the philosophical dialogue between the pagan Caecilius and the Christian Octavius, debating the truth of Christianity and the errors of paganism.

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