…The unrest in the empire that had been raging in the 3rd century had progressed significantly in the 4th century, with regional divisions becoming more prominent, and doctrinal writings were generally written in Latin. Cyprian, bishop of Carthage, who left behind many doctrinal works, Minucius Felix (early 3rd century), known as an apologist, and Lactantius, known as the "Christian Cicero" for his many works, including the seven volumes of "The Teaching of God" and the Lives of the Martyrs, belong to this period. It is noteworthy that all four of these men were from the Roman province of Africa. … From [Latin Literature]… But the 3rd century was the time when Christian Latin writers emerged. The dialogue Octavian by Minucius Felix is the oldest surviving Christian document in Latin, but it already shows a compromise with classical culture. Tertullian was the greatest Christian Latin writer before Christianity was officially recognized, but Cyprian had a greater influence on later generations. … *Some of the terminology that mentions "Minucius Felix" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…3世紀に激成された帝国の不安は4世紀にはいちじるしく進行して地方の分立が目だち,教義上の文献もラテン語によるのが通例となった。多くの教義的な著作を残したカルタゴの司教キプリアヌス,護教家として知られるミヌキウス・フェリクスMinucius Felix(3世紀初めころ),《神の教え》7巻のほか,殉教者列伝など多くの著述をもち,〈キリスト教のキケロ〉と呼ばれたラクタンティウスらは,この時代に属する。しかも以上の4人とも属州アフリカの出身であるのは注目に値する。… 【ラテン文学】より… しかし3世紀はキリスト教ラテン作家の台頭期である。ミヌキウス・フェリクスMinucius Felixの対話編《オクタウィウス》は,現存する最古のラテン語によるキリスト教の文献であるが,すでに古典の教養との妥協が図られている。キリスト教未公認時代最大のキリスト教ラテン作家はテルトゥリアヌスであったが,後世に与えた影響はキプリアヌスの方が大きかった。… ※「Minucius Felix」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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