Publisher's Synopsis
""A Summary of the Writings of Lactantius"" is a book written by Jacob Henry Brooke Mountain and published in 1839. The book is a detailed analysis and summary of the writings of Lactantius, a Christian author and theologian who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. The book covers Lactantius' major works, including ""The Divine Institutes"", ""The Epitome of the Divine Institutes"", and ""The Death of the Persecutors"". Mountain provides a comprehensive overview of Lactantius' theological beliefs and his views on various aspects of Christianity, such as the nature of God, the role of Christ, and the afterlife. In addition to summarizing Lactantius' writings, Mountain also provides historical context and background information on the author and his times. He discusses the political and social climate of the Roman Empire during Lactantius' lifetime, as well as the religious debates and controversies of the era. Overall, ""A Summary of the Writings of Lactantius"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of Christian theology. It offers a thorough examination of one of the most important Christian thinkers of the early Church and sheds light on the intellectual and theological debates of the time.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.
