Scorpiace is a book written by Tertullian, a Christian author and theologian who lived in the Roman Empire during the second and third centuries. The book is a defense of the Christian faith against the persecution and criticism of the Roman authorities and pagan philosophers.The title Scorpiace refers to a type of medicine used to treat scorpion stings, and Tertullian uses this metaphor to describe the healing power of the Christian faith. He argues that just as the Scorpiace can cure physical wounds, the Christian faith can heal the spiritual wounds caused by sin and persecution.The book is divided into two parts. The first part addresses the issue of apostasy, or the act of renouncing one's faith in the face of persecution. Tertullian argues that true Christians must remain steadfast in their faith, even if it means facing torture and death.The second part of the book deals with the issue of martyrdom, or the act of willingly sacrificing one's life for the sake of the Christian faith. Tertullian argues that martyrdom is a noble and honorable act, and that it is the ultimate expression of faith in God.Throughout the book, Tertullian draws on biblical and theological arguments to defend the Christian faith against its critics. He also uses vivid and powerful language to describe the suffering and persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire, and to inspire his readers to remain faithful in the face of adversity.Overall, Scorpiace is a powerful and influential work of Christian literature that continues to inspire and challenge readers today.THE earth brings forth, as if by suppuration, great evil from the diminutive scorpion. The poisons are as many as are the kinds of it, the disasters as many as are also the species of it, the pains as many as are also the colours of it. Nicander writes an the subject of scorpions, and depicts them. And yet to smite with the tail--which tail will be whatever is prolonged from the hindmost part of the body, and scourges--is the one movement which they all use when making an assault.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.