The Epitome Of The Divine Institutes : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162693804 : 1162693800 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Epitome of the Divine Institutes by Lactantius is a Christian text that provides a summary of the author's larger work, The Divine Institutes. The book is divided into seven sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Christian doctrine and practice. These sections include discussions of God, creation, the fall of man, the nature of Christ, the resurrection, the judgment, and the nature of the soul. Throughout the text, Lactantius emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life and following the teachings of Christ. He also argues against the beliefs of other religions and philosophical systems, including paganism and Epicureanism. The Epitome of the Divine Institutes is an important work in the history of Christian thought, and it continues to be studied and referenced by scholars and theologians today.But respecting the king and father of all these, Jupiter, whom