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Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus; ca. 210 to 14 September 258 AD - an early Christian theologian and bishop of Carthage who led the Christians of North Africa during the Decian Persecution. Upon his execution he became the first bishop-martyr of Africa.

Cyprian was born of wealthy pagan parents and was educated in law. He practiced as a lawyer in Carthage before he was converted to Christianity about 246.

Cyprian Had Promised Donatus that He Would Have a Discourse with Him Concerning Things Divine, and Now Being Reminded of His Promise, He Fulfils It. Commending at Length the Grace of God Conferred in Baptism, He Declares How He Had Been Changed Thereby; And, Finally, Pointing Out the Errors of the World, He Exhorts to Contempt of It and to Reading and Prayer.

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