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The Passion of Perpetua and Felicitas

ANF03, historical English translation (1885)

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Original preface and all six narrative chapters in this edition, with historical footnotes.

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Work: perpetua-felicitas · edition: perpetua-felicitas-2026-acquisition. Reviewed 14 September 2026.

Contents

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Opening and sections
  1. Preface. · Translated text
  2. Chapter I · Translated text
  3. Chapter II · Translated text
  4. Chapter III · Translated text
  5. Chapter IV · Translated text
  6. Chapter V · Translated text
  7. Chapter VI · Translated text
  8. Translator and historical edition notes · Edition commentary