The Shows or De Spectaculis is a book written by Tertullian, a Christian theologian and writer who lived in the Roman Empire during the 2nd and 3rd centuries. The book is a treatise on the moral and ethical implications of attending and participating in public spectacles, such as gladiatorial games and chariot races, which were popular forms of entertainment in ancient Rome.Tertullian argues that Christians should not participate in these spectacles, as they are often violent and immoral, and go against the teachings of ...
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The Shows or De Spectaculis is a book written by Tertullian, a Christian theologian and writer who lived in the Roman Empire during the 2nd and 3rd centuries. The book is a treatise on the moral and ethical implications of attending and participating in public spectacles, such as gladiatorial games and chariot races, which were popular forms of entertainment in ancient Rome.Tertullian argues that Christians should not participate in these spectacles, as they are often violent and immoral, and go against the teachings of Jesus Christ. He also criticizes the Roman government for promoting these spectacles and using them as a means of distracting the populace from their problems.Throughout the book, Tertullian draws on biblical and philosophical arguments to support his position, and provides examples of early Christian martyrs who refused to participate in these spectacles and were executed as a result.The Shows or De Spectaculis is an important work of early Christian literature, and provides valuable insight into the beliefs and practices of the early Church. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the culture and society of ancient Rome, and the role that public spectacles played in shaping the attitudes and values of its people.Having sufficiently established the charge of idolatry, which alone ought to be reason enough for our giving up the shows, let us now ex abundanti look at the subject in another way, for the sake of those especially who keep themselves comfortable in the thought that the abstinence we urge is not in so many words enjoined, as if in the condemnation of the lusts of the world there was not involved a sufficient declaration against all these amusements.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.
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