Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Epistles of St. Cyprian with the Council of Carthage on the Baptism of Heretics; to which are added the Extant Works of S. Pacian"" is a collection of writings by two prominent Christian figures from the early church era. The book features a compilation of letters and epistles written by St. Cyprian, a bishop and martyr from North Africa who lived in the 3rd century AD. These letters cover a range of topics including the importance of baptism, the role of the church in society, and the persecution of Christians. The book also includes the Council of Carthage on the Baptism of Heretics, a document that outlines the church's stance on the baptism of individuals who were previously members of heretical groups. This council was held in the 3rd century and was attended by St. Cyprian, among others.Additionally, the book includes the extant works of S. Pacian, a bishop from Spain who lived in the 4th century AD. His writings focus on the importance of repentance and the role of the church in guiding individuals towards salvation.Overall, this book provides a valuable insight into the early Christian church and the beliefs and practices of its leaders during a time of great persecution and upheaval.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.
