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Complete Lactantius in a premier Latin edition with expert notes and thorough scholarship
This edition collects Lactantius’ Opera Omnia in a new, modern Latin text, presented with emendations and expanded critical discussions. It pairs the authoritative Latin text with extensive scholarly apparatus, helping readers understand the work’s language, context, and transmission.

This edition goes beyond the text to include detailed appendices, critical notes, and curated material that illuminate the liturgical, philosophical, and historical dimensions of the writings. It is designed for students, researchers, and serious readers who value precise text and informed interpretation.

• An updated, critically examined Latin text of Lactantius’ Opera Omnia


• Extensive notes and scholarly disquisitions to aid understanding


• Appendices and supporting material referencing related patristic and theological sources


• Structured sections and clear pagination to ease study and reference

Ideal for readers who value rigorous source study, philology, and the history of early Christian thought. This edition serves as a reliable reference for academic study and deep literary exploration.

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