Book One Of The False Worship Of The Gods

By Lactantius

Book Overview

Book One of The False Worship of the Gods is a philosophical and religious work written by Lactantius in the early fourth century. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the false worship of the gods. In the first part, Lactantius argues that the gods of the pagan religions are not real, but rather are the creation of human imagination. He asserts that the worship of these false gods is a form of idolatry and that it leads to moral degradation and spiritual emptiness. The second part of the book focuses on the immorality and corruption that is inherent in the worship of pagan gods. Lactantius argues that the gods of the pagan religions are often depicted as engaging in immoral behavior, and that the worship of these gods encourages people to engage in similar behavior. The final part of the book is a critique of the Roman state religion, which Lactantius argues is a tool of political control rather than a genuine expression of religious faith. He asserts that the Roman state religion is used to justify the actions of the ruling class and to oppress the masses. Overall, Book One of The False Worship of the Gods is a powerful critique of the pagan religions of the ancient world. It offers a compelling argument for the superiority of Christianity over these false religions, and it provides a valuable insight into the religious and philosophical debates of the early Christian era.The prophets, who were very many, proclaim and declare the one God; for, being filled with the inspiration of the one God, they predicted things to come, with agreeing and harmonious voice. But those who are ignorant of the truth do not think that these prophets are to be believed; for they say that those voices are not divine, but human. Forsooth, because they proclaim one God, they were either madmen or deceivers.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: 1162655909
• ISBN13: 9781162655901
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"