Cyprian: His Life, His Times, His Work is a detailed biography of Saint Cyprian, a prominent Christian bishop and theologian who lived in the third century AD. The book is written by Edward Benson, an English cleric and author who was also the Archbishop of Canterbury in the late 19th century.The biography covers Cyprian's life from his early years as a wealthy pagan in North Africa to his conversion to Christianity and eventual rise to the position of bishop of Carthage. The book also explores the historical context of Cyprian's life, including the persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire and the debates within the early Christian church over issues such as baptism and the role of bishops.Throughout the book, Benson draws on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive portrait of Cyprian's life and work. He examines Cyprian's writings, including his letters and treatises on theology and church governance, as well as the accounts of his contemporaries and later historians.Overall, Cyprian: His Life, His Times, His Work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the early church. It provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most important figures of the early Christian era, and sheds light on the complex social and theological issues of the time.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.