The Work of St. Optatus, Bishop of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917)

The Work Of St. Optatus, Bishop Of Milevis, Against The Donatists is a book written by Oliver Rodie Vassall-Phillips in 1917. The book is a translation of the original work by St. Optatus, a bishop of Milevis in North Africa, who wrote against the Donatist heresy in the fourth century AD. The Donatists were a Christian sect that believed in the purity of the Church and rejected the validity of sacraments performed by those who had lapsed during persecution. St. Optatus wrote this work to refute the Donatist claims and defend the unity of the Church. The book is divided into seven books, each dealing with different aspects of the Donatist controversy. It provides a valuable insight into the early Church and the theological debates that shaped its history. Vassall-Phillips' translation is considered one of the best and most accurate translations of St. Optatus' work. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of Christian doctrine.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.