Thasci Caecili Cypriani De Mortalitate: A Commentary, with an Introduction and Translation |
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CHAPTER IV PAGAN WORSHIP Apart from the Quod Idola the references to pagan divinities in Cyprian are surprisingly few , and quite incidental and general . The most interesting is an allusion evidently to the worship of Anubis .
CHAPTER IV PAGAN WORSHIP Apart from the Quod Idola the references to pagan divinities in Cyprian are surprisingly few , and quite incidental and general . The most interesting is an allusion evidently to the worship of Anubis .
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Hence it is probable that Cyprian is here referring to contemporary pagan religion . 5. Elements . “ Nor are the elements to be worshipped , which serve man according to the disposition and command of God . ” ? 6. General .
Hence it is probable that Cyprian is here referring to contemporary pagan religion . 5. Elements . “ Nor are the elements to be worshipped , which serve man according to the disposition and command of God . ” ? 6. General .
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pagan marriage feasts . Of the education and upbringing of children in North Africa Cyprian has nothing to say . He relates the story of one man who tried to dodge the good work of almsgiving on the plea that he had his children at home ...
pagan marriage feasts . Of the education and upbringing of children in North Africa Cyprian has nothing to say . He relates the story of one man who tried to dodge the good work of almsgiving on the plea that he had his children at home ...
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