Book Five Of Justice

by Lactantius

Book Overview

Book Five of Justice is a philosophical treatise written by Lactantius, a Christian author and theologian who lived in the 4th century AD. The book is part of a larger work, titled Divine Institutes, which explores various aspects of Christian belief and practice.In Book Five of Justice, Lactantius focuses specifically on the concept of justice and its relationship to God and human society. He argues that justice is an essential aspect of God's nature and that it is the foundation for all moral behavior. He also discusses the role of justice in human society, including the importance of fair laws and punishment for wrongdoing.Throughout the book, Lactantius draws on a variety of sources, including Christian scripture and classical philosophy, to support his arguments. He also engages with contemporary debates and criticisms of Christian belief, offering a defense of the faith based on his understanding of justice.Overall, Book Five of Justice is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the role of justice in Christian theology and human society. It offers a valuable perspective on the relationship between morality, religion, and the law, and is a must-read for anyone interested in these topics.He could not therefore after death be believed to be a god, because it was evident that he was both a man and a magician; and for this reason he affected(1) divinity under the title of a name belonging to another, for in his own name he was unable to attain it, nor did he venture to make the attempt. But he of whom we speak(2) could both be believed to be a god, because he was not a magician, and was believed to be such because he was so in truth.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419110551
• ISBN13: 9781419110559
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"