The Treatises of S. Cæcilius Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, and Martyr

by Cyprian of Carthage

Publishers:

John Henry Parker; J. G. & F. Rivington

, 1839

Overview

This volume contains and English translation of the treatises of Cyprian of Carthage, including those dealing with lapsed believers and his famous On the Unity of the Church.

Product Details

• Title: The Treatises of S. Cæcilius Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, and Martyr
• Author: Cyprian of Carthage
• Series: A Library of Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church
• Volume: III
• Publishers: John Henry Parker, J. G. & F. Rivington
• Print Publication Date: 1839
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Era: era:nicene
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Theology › Early works to 1800; Theology › History--Early church, ca. 30-600
• Resource ID: LLS:THTRTSSSTCCLS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T21:02:00Z

About Cyprian of Carthage

Cyprian of Carthage (AD 200–258) was an important early Christian writer. He was born in North Africa, received a classical education, and became a leading member of the legal fraternity in Carthage. He converted to Christianity as a middle-aged man and was baptized circa AD 245. Upon his baptism he gave a large portion of his wealth to the poor, among whom he was always popular. He became bishop of Carthage in AD 249. Under his leadership the Church in Carthage endured multiple periods of persecution. Cyprian consolidated his popularity with moderate, yet firm policies on reconciling recanters to the Church. In AD 256, a particularly severe wave of persecution called for the execution of all Christian clergy, culminating in Cyprian’s martyrdom in AD 258.