The Fathers Of The Church Who Have Written Concerning The Truth Of The Sibyls - Mariana Monteiro - Bog

The book ""The Fathers of the Church Who Have Written Concerning the Truth of the Sibyls"" by Mariana Monteiro is a comprehensive exploration of the writings of early Christian theologians on the topic of the Sibyls. The Sibyls were ancient prophetesses who were believed to have foretold the coming of Christ and other important events in history.Monteiro examines the writings of notable Church Fathers such as Tertullian, Augustine, and Lactantius, who all referenced the Sibyls in their works. She analyzes their interpretations of the Sibyls' prophecies and how they incorporated them into Christian theology.The book also delves into the historical context of the Sibyls, including their origins in Greek and Roman mythology and their role in ancient pagan religions. Monteiro explores how the early Church adapted and integrated these beliefs into their own teachings, and how the Sibyls came to be seen as prophetic figures in Christian tradition.Overall, ""The Fathers of the Church Who Have Written Concerning the Truth of the Sibyls"" provides a fascinating insight into the intersection of pagan and Christian beliefs in the early centuries of the Church, and sheds light on the role of the Sibyls in shaping Christian theology.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: As David and the Sibyls Say, by Mariana Monteiro. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127230.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.