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

The fable is ridiculed by Minucius Felix, § 22.

From The Iliad of Homer (1873) by Buckley, Theodore Alois

It is entitled “Octavius,” and is an apology for Christianity by Minucius Felix.

From Anglo-Saxon Literature by Earle, John

The former charge, named by Minucius Felix, ch. ix, and thus described here by a euphemism, may be seen in Kortholt, b. ii. ch. iv. p.

From History of Free Thought in Reference to The Christian Religion by Farrar, Adam Storey

Let us look at the character which is given of the first Christians by Athenagoras, Justin Martyr, Minucius Felix, and others of the early Christian writers.

From A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 3 by Clarkson, Thomas

Precisely the same conclusion must be arrived at if we consult the uniform tone of the Christian apologists, from Justin Martyr to Minucius Felix.

From The Eclipse of Faith Or, A Visit To A Religious Sceptic by Rogers, Henry