Minucius Felix

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[mi-noo-shee-uhs fee-liks, -shuhs, -nyoo-] / mɪˈnu ʃi əs ˈfi lɪks, -ʃəs, -ˈnyu- /

noun

1. Marcus, Roman writer of the 2nd century a.d. whose dialogue Octavius is the earliest known work of Latin-Christian literature.

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Example Sentences

Another celebrated man, whom there is more likelihood that Origen did meet, is the convert Roman lawyer, Minucius Felix, who employed his recognized talents and trained skill in vigorous apologetic writings, one of which we still possess.

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Tertullian and Minucius Felix speak frequently of the “nocturnes convocationes,” or “nocturnes congregationes” of the Christians.

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A very close parallel, with a strong Stoic tinge, in Minucius Felix, 32, 2, 3, ending Sic apud nos religiosior est ille qui iustior.

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The first Christian apologies—those of Justin Martyr, Minucius Felix, and Tertullian, written in the second century—were mainly intended as justifications of the Christian religion against the charges of atheism and immorality commonly made at that time.

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The amusement itself is very ancient, and a description of it may be seen in Minucius Felix, Lugd.

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