The writings of Cyprian, bishop of Carthage: Cyprian.
Cyprian (Latin: Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus) was bishop of Carthage and an important Early Christian writer, many of whose Latin works are extant. He was born around the beginning of the 3rd century in North Africa, perhaps at Carthage, where he received a classical education.Popular Patristics Series Volume 32. Volume I of a 2-volume Set. St Cyprian, third-century bishop of Carthage, developed a theory of church unity almost universally accepted up to the European Reformation: to be a member of the Body of Christ you needed to be in communion with a priest who was in communion with a bishop who in turn was in communion with all other bishops in the world.The Confession and Martyrdom of St. Cyprian, from the Proconsular Acts. WHEN the Emperor Valerian was Consul for the fourth, A. D. 257 and Gallienus for the third time, on the third of the Kalends A of September, Paternus Proconsul at Carthage in his council- chamber thus spoke to Cyprian the Bishop.
Cyprian Teaches, in Opposition to Those Who Used Water in the Lord's Supper, that Not Water Alone, But Wine Mixed with Water, Was to Be Offered; That by Water Was Designated in Scripture, Baptism, But Certainly Not the Eucharist.Buy On the Church: Select Treatises (Popular Patristics) by St. Cyprian Of Carthage, Allen Brent (ISBN: 9780881413120) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
St Cyprian of Carthage. St Cyprian of Carthage Cyprian was born in 208AD in North Africa, of wealthy and distinguished pagan parents.He was a prominent trial lawyer and teacher of rhetoric. Around 246 AD Cyprian became a Christian, donating a portion of his wealth to the poor of Carthage.
